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Post operatively this girl was maintained in two kg of skin traction all day for 1 week and at night for an additional 2 weeks. Quadriceps stretching and active ROM exercise should be started within 10 days. Walking exercise in a pool is usually allowed 5 to 6 weeks after surgery. Partial weight bearing is started at 8 weeks and continued for 6 months after surgery.
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