Abstract
[Purpose] The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of external supports on the degree of knee flexion. [Subjects] Twenty volunteers (40 knees) were recruited to the study. [Methods] Active knee flexion was measured using a goniometer with the patient in the supine position. After measuring the knee flexion with the leg naked, the same procedure was repeated after application of an elastic stocking, an elastic bandage or a Jones bandage. [Results] The Jones bandage appeared to inhibit the knee flexion angle by 16.8%. This value was 2.7% for the elastic stockings and 4.2% for the elastic bandage. [Conclusion] These results may be used in the modification of the rehabilitation regime after total knee replacement.
