Meniscectomy — / Knee Debridement (Post-Operative)

NYU Langone Health · Dr. Daniel J. Kaplan, MD

Weight-Bearing

WBAT

Key Restrictions

WBAT immediately post-op; crutches 24-48 hrs until gait normalizes; return to activities at 4-6 wks

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1: 0-2 wks (WBAT, full A/PROM, SLR/heel slides/quad sets/patellar mobilization); Phase 2: 2-6 wks (FWB, closed chain quad strengthening, wall sits/lunges/balance, return to activities at 4-6 wks)

Surgeon / Author

Dr. Daniel J. Kaplan, MD

Published

2024-07