Weeks 0 -1 Posterior splint to be worn at all times while the incision heals. Weeks 1 – 4 Splint removed, and the patient is placed in a hinged elbow brace Initially the brace is set between 60 and 90 degrees. The arc of motion is gradua ...
UCL Reconstruction/Repair
POSITIONING: Supine, operative arm on Parker table; If gracilis autograft, secure non-operative leg EQUIPMENT: Bovie 20/20 Bipolar 12 Bair hugger to lower body TOURNIQUET: Arm – 18” with 4” webril and clear 1010 (as high as poss ...
Radial Collateral Ligament Repair Rehab Protocol
Week 0 – 1 Immobilized in a posterior splintIce and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation Week 2 – 4 Changed to hinged elbow braceBrace setting at 30 degrees of extension to full flexionPassive/active assisted motion between 30 degrees ...
ORIF Medial Epicondyle Rehab Protocol
Phase I –Immediate Post Operative Phase • Week 1 o Posterior splint at 90° elbow flexion for 7 days o Brace: application of functional brace set at 30-100° at day 7-10 after splint removed o ROM: wrist AROM ext/flexion o Elbow c ...
Postoperative Rehabilitation Program Follwing UCL Repair with Augmentation
I. Initial Phase (Week 1) Goals: Full wrist and elbow ROM Decrease swelling Decrease pain Prevent muscle atrophy Day of Surgery Posterior Splint to Elbow Joint for 5-7 days PROM wrist & hand Post-op Day 1 and 2 Posterio ...