Meniscus Transplant

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

TDWB 4 wks; PWB 4-6 wks

Key Restrictions

Knee immobilizer 0-1 wk; long hinge brace 0-30° wks 1-2, increase 10°/wk to 90°, continue 0-90° until 6 wks; ROM restricted 0-70° for 4 wks; no resisted hamstring 4 wks; CPM 6 hrs/day x 4 wks (0-70°); no resisted leg extension at any point; no high-impact/cutting/twisting ≥4 months

Timeline & Phases

Wk 1, Wks 2-4, 4-6, 6-8, 8-12, 10-16

Notes

CPM 6 hours/day for 4 weeks; MD visits at day 1, 8-10, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 1 year postop