A patient with a history of recurrent dislocation of the patella underwent a surgical procedure for realignment of the extensor mechanism.Considering the position of immobilization postoperatively,you would expect to find each of the following impairments when it is permissible to begin exercises except:

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Following realignment of the extensor mechanism, it is important to maintain knee extension in the immobilized position to prevent the patella from dislocating again. Therefore, lack of full or almost full passive knee extension should not be expected when it is permissible to begin exercises. Options B, C, and D are possible impairments due to the surgery and the postoperative immobilization.

A Patient with a History of Recurrent Dislocation of the Patella