Surgical — PCL Reconstruction

Sanford Health

Weight-Bearing

NWB x 2 wks; modified WB to FWB ~6 wks

Key Restrictions

Drop lock brace x 8 wks; PROM 0-90° x 4-6 wks; no hamstring activity/active knee flexion x 12 wks; isolated hamstring strengthening at 14 wks; CKC starting at 8 wks in 0-30°; no kneeling x 16 wks; no hyperextension x 12 wks

Timeline & Phases

6 phases: Patient Education (pre-op), Maximum Protection (0-4 wks), Protected Motion (4-8 wks), Motion and Muscle Activation (8-12 wks), Advanced Strengthening (12-20+ wks), Advanced Movement and Impact (20+ wks). Level 1 at 5 months, Level 2 at 8 months. Total 9-12 months

Published

03/2025