Meniscectomy — Knee Arthroscopy (Partial Meniscectomy / Loose Body / Chondroplasty)

University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery · UVA Sports Medicine

Weight-Bearing

Crutches as needed; D/C when swelling decreased, quad recruitment and normal gait restored

Key Restrictions

No running until Phase 3 (6+ wks); progress ROM as tolerated to restore normal motion

Timeline & Phases

3 phases: Phase 1 (0-2 wks), Phase 2 (2-6 wks), Phase 3 (6+ wks)

Notes

.edu site; covers partial meniscectomy, loose body removal, and shaving chondroplasty; concise format; ROM goal 0-120 by Phase 1; plyometrics and running in Phase 3

Surgeon / Author

UVA Sports Medicine