Microfracture Protocol Kevin Kaplan MD
Microfracture Rehabilitation Protocol Phase I (Weeks 0-8)
This is a microfracture rehab protocol by Dr. Kevin Kaplan of JOI San Marco.
- Weight bearing: Touchdown weight bearing (20-30% of body weight max) for 6-8 weeks – No Bracing Required
- Range of Motion – Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Machine for 6-8 hours per day for 6-8 weeks
- Set CPM to 1 cycle per minute – starting at level of flexion that is comfortable
- Advance 10° per day until full flexion is achieved
- Passive Range of Motion and stretching under guidance of PT
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Quadriceps/Hamstring isometrics
- Heel slides
Microfracture Protocol Phase II (Weeks 8-12)
- Weight bearing: Advance to full weight bearing as tolerated — discontinue crutch use
- Range of Motion – Advance to full/painless ROM
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Closed chain extension exercises
- Hamstring curls
- Toe raises
- Balance exercises
- Begin use of the stationary bicycle/elliptical
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Phase III (Months 3-6)
- Weight bearing: Full weigh bearing
- Range of Motion – Full/Painless ROM
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Advance closed chain strengthening exercises, proprioception activities
- Sport-specific rehabilitation
- Gradual return to athletic activity as tolerated – including jumping/cutting/pivoting sports
- Maintenance program for strength and endurance
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Microfracture Rehab Protocol