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I had a ACL and meniscus repair this morning. When could I start using my cpm and working on my motion range?

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Dr. G Jason Hunt
Orthopedic Surgery
4 doctors agree

In brief: Depends

Per your surgeon's instructions.
All of us use slightly different protocols for rehab.

In brief: Depends

Per your surgeon's instructions.
All of us use slightly different protocols for rehab.
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Dr. Gregory Harvey
Orthopedic Surgery
2 doctors agree

In brief: Acl and meniscus

You can start using cpm now.

In brief: Acl and meniscus

You can start using cpm now.
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Dr. Robert Klitzman
Sports Medicine

In brief: Check with Surgeon

I agree that you should check with your surgeon.
Most people that use a cpm after an acl will start asap. With a meniscus repair your surgeon may limit how much he wants your knee to bend. It will depend on where and how big the repair of the meniscus happened to be.

In brief: Check with Surgeon

I agree that you should check with your surgeon.
Most people that use a cpm after an acl will start asap. With a meniscus repair your surgeon may limit how much he wants your knee to bend. It will depend on where and how big the repair of the meniscus happened to be.
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