Week 0 – 1
- Immobilized in a posterior splint
- Ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation
Week 2 – 4
- Changed to hinged elbow brace
- Brace setting at 30 degrees of extension to full flexion
- Passive/active assisted motion between 30 degrees and full flexion
- Active wrist flexion/extension and gripping exercises at 2 weeks
- Active pronation/supination at 4 weeks
Weeks 4 to 12
- Gradually increase to full extension as long as patient is pain free
- Discontinue brace at 6 weeks
- 12 weeks – resisted er/ir, biceps, triceps, and wrist/forearm strengthening
Weeks 12 and beyond
- Return to regular activity as long as pain free
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