ACL Repair

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

WBAT with brace; crutches to assist; brace worn while sleeping 4 wks

Key Restrictions

Brace while sleeping 4 wks; ROM 0-90° x4 wks; discontinue brace at 4-6 wks; ROM goals: 0-110° by wks 4-6, 0-130° by wks 6-8, full ROM by wks 8-12; return to sport >6 months with MD approval and functional test

Timeline & Phases

Wk 1, Wks 2-4, 4-6 (ROM 0-110°), 6-8 (ROM 0-130°), 8-12 (full ROM), 12+ (sport-specific, sports test at 3/6/9 months)

Notes

Functional assessment/sports test at 3, 6, and 9 months; no fins swimming until >12 weeks; return to sport >6 months if approved by MD and passing sports functional test