Meniscus Repair — Isolated Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)

Massachusetts General Hospital · MGH Sports Medicine

Weight-Bearing

PWB with brace locked and crutches

Key Restrictions

Avoid active knee flexion (hamstring strain risk on posteromedial joint); no towel under knee; no pivoting on surgical side; more conservative approach for complex tears or all-inside repairs; does NOT apply to root repairs or transplants

Timeline & Phases

5 phases: Phase I (0-3 wks), Phase II (4-5 wks), Phase III (6-8 wks), Phase IV (9-12 wks), Phase V (return to sport); includes return-to-run and agility/plyo programs

Notes

Criterion-based; NMES 2500 Hz 75 bursts; clinicians should collaborate with surgeon re: intra-op findings and repair strength; includes references. [Archived copy — original Massachusetts General Hospital URL retired in the Mass General Brigham site migration; Wayback snapshot 2026-07-30.]

Surgeon / Author

MGH Sports Medicine