Patellar Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocols
3 Patellar Tendon Repair rehabilitation protocols from 3 institutions, published 2023–2025. 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 — with Medial and Lateral… | WBAT; brace locked at 0° for 4 wks | ROM blocked at 0° for 4 wks; no flexion past 90° for 8 wks; brace 0-40° wks 4-6; brace 0-80° wks 6-8; RTS… |
| SAM Health | WBAT in brace locked extension; FWB by Phase III criteria | Brace always; ROM 0-45 deg Phase I, progress 15 deg/wk to 0-90 deg by wk 6; no WB quad >60 deg until wk 12… |
| University of Colorado Anschutz (CU) | PWB wks 1-2 brace locked ext; WBAT wks 4-5 brace locked ext; walking in hinged brace… | Brace locked in extension for ambulation through wk 5; ROM starts 0-30 deg at wk 2 progressing 15 deg/wk; no… |
All 3 Patellar Tendon Repair protocols
Patellar Tendon Repair — with Medial and Lateral Retinaculum Repair
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine
Patellar Tendon Repair
SAM Health
Patellar Tendon Repair
University of Colorado Anschutz (CU)