Simple Meniscus Repair

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

FWB in extension 4 wks; knee immobilizer 3 wks

Key Restrictions

Knee immobilizer 3 wks; FWB in extension only 4 wks; CKC 20-90° or full extension; avoid submaximal CKC 6 wks; active hamstring at 4 wks, resistive at 6 wks; no lateral exercises 6-8 wks; no pivoting/ballistic ≥4 months; no resisted leg extension at any point

Timeline & Phases

Wk 1, Wks 2-4, 4-6, 6-12, 12-16, 16-24

Notes

Cybex/functional assessment at 14 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year postop