Ligament Repair/Reconstruction — PCL Reconstruction

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

Weight-Bearing

PWB in brace; WBAT ~Phase V (6-8 wks); brace x 3 months, locked in extension x 8 weeks

Key Restrictions

Brace x 3 months locked in extension x 8 weeks; no hamstring curls or stationary bike x 8 weeks

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (0-2 wks): AAROM 0-45°, PWB; Phase II (2-4 wks): AAROM 0-45°; Phase III (4-6 wks): AAROM 0-60°; Phase IV (labeled V, 6-8 wks): AAROM 0-90°, WBAT; Phase V (6-8 wks): AROM 0-110°; Phase VI (8-12 wks): normal gait; Phase VII (3-4 months): full ROM, D/C ROM brace; Phase VIII (4-6 months): run 2 miles; Phase IX (6-9 months): return to sport

Notes

Brace locked in extension x 8 weeks to protect PCL graft; no hamstring curls x 8 weeks; functional brace per surgeon after ROM brace D/C

Surgeon / Author

University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division