Rehabilitation Guidelines for Femoral Condyle Microfracture

Please note that these instructions are general guidelines to be followed; however, any written or verbal instructions provided by Dr. Verma or either Physician Assistant supersede the instructions below and should be followed.

Post-Operative Rehabilitation Guidelines for Femoral Condyle Microfracture

0-2 Weeks:

• Strict TDWB with crutches
• Brace locked in full extension
• Quad sets, Patellar mobilization
• Ankle Pumps

2-6 Weeks:

• Advance to full WBAT by 4-6wks.
• D/C crutches when gait normalized
• Begin Active ROM as tolerated.
• SLR, Closed Chain Quad Strengthening

8-12 Weeks:

• Progressive Strengthening
• Begin stationary bike

12 Weeks:

• Begin jogging and advance to running
• Progressive Active strengthening
• Begin sports specific exercises

16 Weeks:

• Return to all activities including cutting/pivoting sports