ACI — Femoral Condyle

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

TDWB (20-30%) in locked brace x4 wks; WBAT with crutches in unlocked brace wks 5-6; discharge brace at 6 wks if SLR without lag

Key Restrictions

No closed chain knee flexion; no open chain extension; brace locked at 0° for WB x2 wks; CPM 6-8 hrs/day

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-6), Phase II (Wks 6-12), Phase III (Wks 12-24), Phase IV (Months 6-9), Phase V (Months 9-12 early RTS), Phase VI (Months 12-18 unrestricted)

Notes

Protocol varies by graft location: anterior vs posterior femoral condyle

Published

June 2024