Meniscectomy — Knee Arthroscopy (Synovectomy / Chondroplasty / Loose Body / Plica)

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · OSU Sports Medicine

Weight-Bearing

WBAT immediately post-op; no WB restrictions

Key Restrictions

No WB or ROM restrictions; full ROM allowed immediately; refer to operative note for any specific post-op recommendations; for ACL/meniscus repair use separate OSU protocols; effusion monitored throughout

Timeline & Phases

Criterion-based phases; RTS expectation 8-16 weeks; criteria-based D/C from AD and NMES

Notes

.edu site; CPG format; 2023; covers synovectomy, chondroplasty, loose body removal, patellar impairments, knee sepsis; D/C AD criteria: full active ext, strong quad iso, 20 SLR without lag, effusion <=1+, pain-free gait; D/C NMES criteria: <20% quad deficit on HHD or isokinetic; LEFS at every visit; IKDC/KOOS/Tegner optional

Surgeon / Author

OSU Sports Medicine

Published

2023