Tratamiento hidrocinesiterápico de la rotura parcial del ligamento cruzado anterior de la rodilla. A propósito de un caso

A 36-year-old patient with clinical signs of chronic atraumatic rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament of the dominant knee, with moderate pain, joint instability and constant functional impact on daily life. The diagnosis was confirmed by arthroscopic technique, and reconstructive surgery was proposed. While waiting for the surgery, classic physical therapy was performed, without positive results. Subsequently, hydrokinesic therapy was performed as monotherapy, resulting in the disappearance of the symptoms. The need for elective surgery was postponed indefinitely, with full functional recovery of the knee. The success in this intervention is an example of non-invasive treatment with few contraindications. Further research is needed to obtain conclusive proof of the benefits of hydrokinesitherapy, but this could be an easy and novel way to treat this disease.