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Abstract
Three aims of the present study to assess knowledge and practice of patients undergoing arthroscopy for anterior cruciate ligament injury, to evaluate the effect of applying a rehabilitation program on knowledge and practice of patients, to assess the effect of the rehabilitation program on reducing the complications of patients. Quasi experimental research design was utilized in this study .This study was conducted in Arthroscopy and Sports Injuries Unit at Orthopedic Department at Assiut University Hospital. 60 patients were included in this study. Three tools were used .Tool one Patient’s health needs assessment sheet. Tool two Modified Cincinnati Rating System Questionnaire scale .Tool three Assessment of patient’s knowledge, practices . Results concluded that high a statistical significant difference between the study and the control group regarding their knowledge and practice, Cincinnati Rating System with P value (0.001). Conclusion: providing written rehabilitation program for patients was much more effective on the outcome of patients who has undergone arthroscopy for anterior cruciate ligament injury. Recommendation : A specialized nurse rehabilitator is to be full time attending the outpatient arthroscopy clinic to remind the patients of the self a administered rehabilitation instructions needed is also recommended.