Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

Cartilage Procedure Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Cartilage Procedure rehabilitation protocols from 1 institution. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
University Orthopedics (Brown University) — Microfracture… WBAT (D/C crutches when gait normal); brace 0-20° x 6 weeks Brace locked 0-20° x 6 weeks; no resisted closed/open chain exercises x 6 weeks; no contact sports until 6…
University Orthopedics (Brown University) — Microfracture… TTWB x 6 weeks; WBAT when gait normal (~Phase IV, 6-8 wks) TTWB x 6 weeks; no resisted closed/open chain exercises x 6 weeks; no contact sports until 6 months

All 2 Cartilage Procedure protocols

Cartilage Procedure — Microfracture (Patellofemoral)
University Orthopedics (Brown University)
University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division
Cartilage Procedure — Microfracture (Tibiofemoral)
University Orthopedics (Brown University)
University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division

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