S/P Menisectomy

Definition:
Meniscectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus. A meniscus tear is a common knee joint injury. Surgeons who perform meniscectomies (orthopedic surgeons) will make surgical decisions based on the meniscus's ability to heal as well as your age, health, and activity level. In a total meniscectomy, the entire meniscus is removed. In a partial meniscectomy, the surgeon removes as little of the meniscus as possible. Unstable meniscal fragments are removed, and the remaining meniscus edges are smoothed so that there are no frayed ends.
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the knee
  • Swelling in the knee
  • Clicking, catching, or locking in the knee
  • Point tender on the medial joint line of the knee
Causes
  • Repetitive walking
  • Repetitive squatting
  • Direct blow
  • Degeneration
  • Trauma with twisting movement with a bent knee
Treatment
  • Massage to reduce swelling
  • Passive ROM and active ROM
  • Quadriceps activation
  • Knee stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Gait program
  • Return to running program
S/P Menisectomy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Heel Slides
  • Passive Knee Extension
  • Patella Mobilization
  • Vmo Sets 30 60 90
  • Body Weight Squats
  • Heel Raises
  • Crutch Walking
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Step Throughs
  • Gait II
  • DVT Clot Instructions

S/P Menisectomy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Single Leg Wall Sit
  • Straight Leg Bridge
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Single Leg Speed Skater
  • Adductor Straddle
  • Lotus
  • Sit On Feet

S/P Menisectomy Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Step Overs
  • Lunge Matrix
  • Speed Skaters
  • Single Leg Sit Up Squat
  • 3-Dot Squat 2 Hands
  • Single Leg Lateral Box Jump
  • Single Leg Hop On Dina Disc
  • Single Leg Tuck Jump