ACL Reconstruction — with Meniscus Repair

University of New Mexico (UNM) Sports Medicine · Will Curtis MD, Dustin Richter MD, Christopher Shultz MD, Gehron Treme MD…

Weight-Bearing

TDWB x 6 weeks for radial/root repairs; WBAT for all other meniscal repair types

Key Restrictions

0-90 degrees flexion for first 6 weeks; WB status depends on repair type (radial/root vs. other); D/C brace and advance to WBAT at week 6

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (1-6 wks): WB per repair type, 0-90 deg flexion, quad sets, CKC, stationary bike; Phase II (6-12 wks): D/C brace, WBAT, stair climbing, CKC progression, elliptical; Phase III (3-6 months): running, isokinetics, plyometrics, agility; Phase IV (6 months): return to practice; Phase V (8-9 months): full return to activity

Notes

PT starts 3-10 days post-op, 1-2x/week for 12+ weeks; radial/root repairs have strictest WB restriction; revised 2025

Surgeon / Author

Will Curtis MD, Dustin Richter MD, Christopher Shultz MD, Gehron Treme MD, Andrew Veitch MD

Published

2025