Table 2.
PT and PL of myogenic components in total extension ROM after knee joint immobilization
| After immobilization | 1 week | 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 16 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total contracture (°) |
30.0 ± 4.1 |
38.0 ± 9.0 |
44.5 ± 5.5 |
61.4 ± 7.5 |
75.5 ± 14.8 |
| PT components (°) ratio of total (%) |
25.6 ± 2.7 |
28.3 ± 7.5 |
35.1 ± 4.7 |
12.3 ± 5.2 |
10.0 ± 1.9 |
| 82.4 ± 15.6 |
70.2 ± 20.0 |
66.5 ± 11.7 |
20.9 ± 10.6† |
13.9 ± 4.6† |
|
| PL components (°) ratio of total (%) |
3.9 ± 3.9 |
7.0 ± 5.3 |
5.6 ± 3.1 |
5.3 ± 3.9 |
2.1 ± 0.9 |
| 12.5 ± 13.5 | 18.0 ± 14.8 | 12.7 ± 7.2 | 8.6 ± 6.8 | 2.7 ± 1.3 |
Values are given as mean ± SD.
†Indicates significant difference was found when the given data were compared with the data for 1, 2 and 4 weeks after surgery.