Ligament Repair/Reconstruction — MCL Reconstruction

University Orthopedics (Brown University) · University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division

Weight-Bearing

PWB in brace initially; WBAT ~8-12 weeks; brace x 8 weeks

Key Restrictions

Brace x 8 weeks; no stationary bike x 6 weeks; no hamstring ADD exercises initially

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (0-2 wks): pain/effusion, quad control, PWB; Phase II (2-4 wks): ROM 0-90°; Phase III (4-6 wks): ROM 0-120°; Phase IV (6-8 wks): full ROM; Phase V (8-12 wks): D/C brace, walk 2 miles; Phase VI (3-4 months): run 2 miles; Phase VII (4-6 months): return to sport/all activities

Notes

Protocol header references ACL but document is titled MCL Reconstruction/Repair

Surgeon / Author

University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division