meniscal injuries

Question 1

immob and bracing post op guidelines

Answer 1

peripheral
- no prot bracing
- 1st 2 wks: 0-90° flexion and inc of 10°/wk

central
- up to 6 wks c brace or until quads strength restored

Question 2

WB guidelines

Answer 2

peripheral
- first 2 wks: PWB c AD and brace; 25-50%
- FWB after 4wks

center
- FWB after 6-8 wks

Question 3

general ex precautions

Answer 3

central
- progress WB cautiosly
- inc knee flex gradually

watch out for clicking during WB and ex

Question 4

early and intermediate rehab

Answer 4

avoid for WB CKC
- 45° flexion for 4 wks
- 60-70° for 8 wks
- leg press ex postpone for 8 wks
- postpone hams curls for 8 wks

Question 5

advanced rehab

Answer 5

avoid deep squatting and other CKC for 4-6 mo.

delay running and jogging for 5-6 mo.