Table 3.
Major Differences in the Rehabilitation Protocols Between BEAR and ACLR a
| Parameter | BEAR | ACLR |
|---|---|---|
| Locking hinge knee brace settings | • 0°-30° for 2 wk • 0°-60° for 2 wk • 0°-90° for 2 wk • Lock at 0° for ambulation for 6 wk |
• 0°-90° for 2 wk • 0°-120° starting week 3 • Brace unlocked for ambulation after quadriceps control returns (approximately 1-2 wk) |
| Weightbearing status | • PWB for 6 wk • Wean crutches after 6 wk |
• PWB for 2 wk, WBAT with crutches for additional 2 wk • Wean crutches after 4 wk |
| Start quadriceps strengthening | 3-4 wk postoperatively | 0-2 wk postoperatively |
| Start jogging | 3-6 mo postoperatively | 3-6 mo postoperatively |
a ACL, anterior cruciate ligament; ACLR, ACL reconstruction; BEAR, bridge-enhanced ACL restoration; PWB, partial weightbearing; WBAT, weightbearing as tolerated.