Rehabilitation Guidelines for Osteochondral Allograft Transplant

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 Osteochondral Allograft Transplant (OATS)

0-6 Weeks:

• Strict NWB with crutches
• Knee immobilizer until quad control is adequate
• Quad sets, Patellar mobilization, SLR

6-8 Weeks:

• Progress to Full WB by 6 weeks post op
• D/C any immobilizer
• Begin Active ROM as tolerated. Advance to full ROM.
• SLR, Closed Chain Quad Strengthening, Hip Strengthening
• May initiate stationary bike for ROM.

8-12 Weeks:

• Full Pain free ROM
• Begin closed chain activities (wall sits, mini-squats, lunges, shuttle)

12 Weeks:

• Normal pain free gait.
• Progressive Active strengthening
• Begin sports specific exercises