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Microfracture
of the Patella and the Trochlea Rehabilitation Protocol for
Steve
A. Mora, MD
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Weight Bearing |
Brace |
ROM |
Therapeutic
Exercises |
Phase I
0-8 wks |
Weight bearing as tolerated with brace. |
Locked at 0-40°
for weight bearing. |
CPM 6-8 hrs a day, 1 cycle per min, with range set at 0-40° |
Passive stretching, quad/HS isometrics |
Phase II
8-12 wks |
Full |
None |
Gain full and pain free |
Begin Closed Chain activities, emphasize Patello-femoral program |
Phase III
> 12 wks |
Progress to
full motion |
None |
Full |
Full activities including cutting, pivoting, and jumping. |
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