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MCL Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

2 MCL Repair 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
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT — with Internal… TTWB brace locked 0° x2 weeks; WBAT brace locked 0° wks 2-6; wean brace/AD at 6 weeks… PROM 0-90° x2 weeks then progress to full ROM by 6 weeks; no hamstring contraction x6 weeks; avoid valgus…
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT — with… TTWB brace locked 0° x6 weeks (brace open 0-90° in seated only); WBAT begins at 6 weeks… Flexion limited to 90° x6 weeks; TTWB x6 weeks (more restrictive than internal brace variant); no hamstring…

All 2 MCL Repair protocols

MCL Repair — with Internal Brace and Ipsilateral Hamstring Autograft Augmentation
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT
Brian B. Gilmer MD (US Ski Team Physician); Karly M. Dawson PA-C…
MCL Repair — with Ipsilateral Hamstring Autograft Augmentation
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT
Brian B. Gilmer MD (US Ski Team Physician); Karly M. Dawson PA-C…

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