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
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key 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)
Cartilage Procedure — Microfracture (Tibiofemoral)
University Orthopedics (Brown University)