Meniscus Transplant Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Meniscus Transplant rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopaedic Associates of Maine | TDWB 4 wks; PWB 4-6 wks | Knee immobilizer 0-1 wk; long hinge brace 0-30° wks 1-2, increase 10°/wk to 90°, continue 0-90° until 6 wks… |
| UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine… | Heel touch WB with crutches wks 0-6; progress to FWB at 8 wks; D/C crutches at 8 wks when… | Brace locked in extension for gait/sleeping x 6 wks (unlock for exercises); brace off at night at 4 wks; D/C… |
All 2 Meniscus Transplant protocols
Meniscus Transplant
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
Meniscus Transplant — Meniscus Allograft Transplantation
UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine