Surgical — ACL Reconstruction

Sanford Health

Weight-Bearing

WB immediately in locked brace; crutches x 7-14 days as needed

Key Restrictions

Drop lock brace x 6 wks; OKC knee extension 90-45° starting at 4 wks (progress 10°/wk); no impact until full ROM and adequate strength; BFR training recommended

Timeline & Phases

6 phases: Phase 0 Patient Education (pre-op), Phase I Maximum Protection (0-3 wks), Phase II Early Rehabilitation (3-6 wks), Phase III Controlled Ambulation and Strengthening (6-16 wks), Phase IV Advanced Strengthening and Power (16-24+ wks, Level 1 Return to Play testing near 4 months), Phase V Advanced Movement (after Level 1 testing). Level 1 RTP at 4 months, Level 2 at 7+ months

Published

08/2022