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Rehabilitation Protocol: Meniscal Repair - Lahey Health
www.lahey.orgMeniscal Repair: Overview: Meniscal tears occur in different ways. Tears are noted by how they look, as well as where the tear occurs in the meniscus. Common tears include longitudinal, parrot-beak, flap, bucket handle, and mixed/complex. The decision by the surgeon to repair or remove is based primarily on the location of the meniscal tear.
Knee - ACL Allograft Protocol
www.brighamandwomens.org• ACL reconstruction performed with meniscal repair or transplant: follow the ACL protocol with avoidance of open kinetic hamstring strengthening for 6 weeks. Time frames for use of brace and crutches may be extended by the physician. • Supervised physical therapy takes …
Orthopedic Coding and Billing 101 – Add Questions
coa.org–28983 –medial AND lateral meniscal repair cannot be reimbursed when you have performed a meniscectomy. Modifiers •The most common modifier used is the 59 modifier •Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures or services that are not normally reported together but are
Meniscal Repair - Brigham and Women's Hospital
www.brighamandwomens.org• Proprioception training with brace locked at 0 degrees Stage 2: Weeks 4-6 • Progressive resistance exercises (PREs) 1-5 pounds. • Limited range knee extension (in range less likely to impinge or pull on repair) • Toe raises • Mini-squats less (than 90 degrees flexion) • Cycling (no resistance) • PNF with resistance