Microfracture of the Femoral Condyle Rehabilitation Protocol for Steve A. Mora, MD

  Weight Bearing Brace ROM Therapeutic
Exercises
Phase I
0-8 wks		 Touch down weight bearing for the first 6-8 weeks (20-30% of body weight). None CPM 6-8 hrs a day, 1 cycle per min, Advance slowly as tolerated to full flexion . Passive stretching, quad/HS isometrics
Phase II
8-12 wks		 Gradual return to full weight bearing None Gain full and pain free Progressive active strengthening.
Phase III
> 12 wks		 Progress to full motion None Full Full activities including cutting, pivoting, and jumping.

         

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