OATS Procedure

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

NWB x2 weeks all lesions; partial WB per lesion location/size; FWB by 6-10 weeks

Key Restrictions

Hinged brace locked in extension; CPM immediately post-op; no impact until MD cleared

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-6), Phase II (Wks 6-12), Phase III (Months 3-5), Phase IV (Months 5-6 transitional), Phase V (Months 6+ early RTS), Phase VI (Months 8-12 unrestricted)

Notes

Protocol distinguishes between condylar and patellofemoral lesions with different WB progressions

Published

June 2024