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

5 phases: Patient Education (pre-op), Maximum Protection (0-3 wks), Early Rehabilitation (3-6 wks), Controlled Ambulation and Strengthening (6-16 wks), Advanced Strengthening and Power (16-24+ wks), Advanced Movement (16+ months). Level 1 RTP at 4 months, Level 2 at 7+ months. Total 6-12 months

Published

08/2022