Knee Arthroscopy — Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

Utah Orthopedic Spine and Injury Center · Dr. Philip A. Davidson MD

Weight-Bearing

WBAT; crutches only if needed or if bilateral scope

Key Restrictions

Full ROM immediately; no brace required; full ROM allowed active flexion immediately; ice/compression/elevation initially; no formal restrictions

Timeline & Phases

4 phases: Phase I (1-3 wks with stages day 1-10 and wks 2-4), Phase II Moderate Protection (5-8 wks), Phase III Controlled Activity (8-10 wks), Phase IV Return to Activity (wk 10+)

Notes

Single-surgeon protocol (Dr. Davidson); CKC exercises initiated Phase I Stage 2; pool running (forward and backward) at 8-9 wks; agility/sports-specific in Phase IV; July 2016

Surgeon / Author

Dr. Philip A. Davidson MD

Published

July 2016