Below are downloadable PDF rehab protocols for every knee procedure Dr. Gomoll performs — ACI / MACI (femoral condyle, patellofemoral, and combined sites), osteochondral allograft, meniscal allograft, ACL reconstruction (hamstring autograft and allograft), and MPFL reconstruction. Hand the appropriate protocol to your physical therapist before your first PT visit.
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI / MACI) — phased protocols
ACI / MACI rehab is divided into three stages by site of cartilage repair. Use the protocol that matches your procedure:
ACI Femoral Condyle (FC)
ACI Patellofemoral (PF)
ACI Combined PF + FC
Other knee rehab protocols
- Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation — Download PDF
- Meniscal Allograft Transplantation — Download PDF
- ACL Hamstring Autograft Reconstruction — Download PDF
- ACL Allograft Reconstruction — Download PDF
- MPFL Reconstruction — Download PDF
How to use these protocols
Surgery is teamwork between the surgeon, the patient, and the rehabilitation specialist. Your post-operative rehabilitation contributes as much to overall success as the surgical procedure itself.
- Download the protocol that matches your procedure
- Bring it to your first physical therapy visit (printed or on your phone)
- Your physical therapist follows the phase-by-phase progression on the document
- Questions can be directed to Dr. Gomoll's athletic trainer by calling the office at 646-917-7441
For shoulder rehab protocols (rotator cuff, biceps, instability), see our shoulder rehab protocols page. For general post-op recovery FAQs, see after-surgery instructions.
Procedure information
If you'd like to read more about the procedure itself before your rehab starts: