Complex Meniscus Repair

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

TDWB 4-6 wks; knee immobilizer 4 wks

Key Restrictions

Knee immobilizer 4 wks; TDWB 4-6 wks; CKC 20-70° or full extension only; avoid submaximal CKC 8 wks; active hamstring at 6 wks, resistive at 8 wks; no lateral exercises 10 wks; no pivoting/ballistic ≥4 months; no resisted leg extension at any point

Timeline & Phases

Wk 1, Wks 2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12, 12-16, 16-24

Notes

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