Press-fit fixation using autologous bone in the tibial canal causes less enlargement of bone tunnel diameter in ACL reconstruction - a CT scan analysis three months postoperatively

Table 2 Rehabilitation protocol

day 0-5	• Immobilization in a 0° splint
	• Lymphatic drain, cryotherapy
	• Three point gait, partial-weight bearing (up to 15 kg)
	• Active/passive range of motion 0/0/60
day 5 -21	• Active/passive range of motion 0/0/90
	• Three point gait, partial-weight bearing (up to 20–30 kg) in a brace
	• Lymphatic drainage, cryotherapy
	• Quadriceps strengthening
day 21-42	• Full weight-bearing with brace
	• Free active/passive range of motion
	• Quadriceps strengthening
	• Cycling, ergometer
week 6-12	• Muscle-strength training
week 6-12	• Swimming, aquajogging
week 13-26	• Continuing strengthening exercises
week 13-26	• Running if tolerated
6-9 months	• Return to sports if muscle strength is above 90° of the contralateral side

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