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Table 3 Approaches for each category of meniscal lesions

From: Rehabilitation and return to sports after isolated meniscal repairs: a new evidence-based protocol

Meniscal Repair

ROM

Weight Bearing

Strengthening Exercises

Longitudinal Tear

0–90°

Partial (20 kg) WB 4 weeks

3 months after surgery

Ramp Lesion

0–90°

Partial (20 kg) WB 4 weeks

3 months after surgery

Hypermobile Lateral Meniscus

0–90°

Partial (20 kg) WB 4 weeks

3 months after surgery

Root Lesion

0–90°

No WB 6 weeks

4–5 months after surgery

Radial Tear

0–90°

No WB 6 weeks

4–5 months after surgery

  1. WB Weightbearing, ROM Range of motion