Patellar Tendon Repair — with Medial and Lateral Retinaculum Repair

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

WBAT; brace locked at 0° for 4 wks

Key Restrictions

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 dependent on functional sports test

Timeline & Phases

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

Notes

Return to sports dependent on passing a functional sports test