Meniscus Repair — (Unstable Tear -- Radial, Root, Complex, Flap)

SAM Health · Danielle Villaruz PT DPT; Christopher McCrum MD

Weight-Bearing

NWB 0-6 wks; 50% WB 6-8 wks; WBAT 8+ wks

Key Restrictions

No deep squat >90 deg for 4 months; no hamstring strengthening medial meniscus 4 wks

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (0-8 wks): NWB to 50% WB, ROM, swelling; Phase 2 (8-16 wks): strength, gait; Phase 3 (16-20 wks): power, endurance; Phase 4 (20+ wks): RTS; 6 mo linear, 9 mo contact/pivot

Notes

One PDF covers both stable and unstable tear protocols

Surgeon / Author

Danielle Villaruz PT DPT; Christopher McCrum MD

Published

2024-07