Week 11

What is the objectives of KJT device?


These are objective of this KJT device:
- to improve recovery by stimulating the healing of articular tissues
- to increase the amount of knee flexion for knee patients in the acute hospital setting
- to reduce the adverse effects of trauma or immobilization following surgery
- alternatives and adjuncts to conventional physical therapy following surgery or injury
- avoid arthrofibrosis following trauma or surgery on joints that are prone to stiffness

Anterior interval arthrofibrosis is the condition of abnormal scarring in the 'anterior interval' - the space below the kneecap and behind the patellar tendon.

Reference : http://www.kneeguru.co.uk/KNEEnotes/anterior-interval-arthrofibrosis