Table 1 Postoperative rehabilitation goals.
Post-time | Minimum flexion goal | Recommended flexion goal | Usage time |
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Day 1 | 15\(^\circ\) | 90\(^\circ\) | 20 hours or more (excluding meals, toilet, and short sleep periods) |
Day 2 | 90\(^\circ\) | 110\(^\circ\) | |
Day 3 | 105\(^\circ\) | 120\(^\circ\) | |
Day 4 | 120\(^\circ\) | 135\(^\circ\) | |
Days 5–7 | 130\(^\circ\) | 145\(^\circ\) | |
Weeks 1–2 | 130\(^\circ\) | 150\(^\circ\) | |
Weeks 3–4 | 130\(^\circ\) | 150\(^\circ\) | 8–10 hours |
Weeks 4–8 | 130\(^\circ\) | 150\(^\circ\) | 2–3 hours |