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POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - ORIF PATELLA

BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk with the brace locked in extension with full weight.  Have the brace locked in extension at all times until your post-operative visit.  Use your crutches for stability.  Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of time.  This will cause swelling ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - Osteochondral allograft Femoral condyle

Post op 50% PWB x 6 weeks Full PROM CPM x 4 weeks Less than 90 until 1st post op Start PT at 1 week for PROM and quad sets Locked in brace at 0 for ambulation BRACE/MOVEMENT For the initial six weeks following surgery you must limit the weight you put on the knee.  Have ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - PATELLAR REALIGNMENT

Post- op - Ambulation locked at 0 for 6 weeks - Early PROM with CPM up to 90 deg. - MPFL: limit CPM flexion to less 20 deg. - Early Quad sets and SLR - Weight bearing as tolerated 7 weeks - Shields brace - Zero ROM restrictions - Quad sets/SLR - Wean off brace / crutches   BRACE/MOVEMENT You ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - QUAD/PATELLA TENDON REPAIR

Post op Can start incremental PROM at 4-7 weeks ( i.e. 15° Weekly) have brace mirror this Start Quad sets at 1 weeks, patellar mobs okay Can start closed chain strength approx week 7   BRACE/MOVEMENT You can walk with the brace locked in extension with full weight.  Have the brace ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY WITH LABRAL REPAIR

-Sling x 4 weeks -Begin PT @ week 1 or 4 Week 1: PROM if older/subjective instability -Week 4: PROM if frank instability -Week 7: 0 ROM restrictions -Week 8: Begin strength (Throwers Ten) / okay to begin running -3 mos: Heavier strength (Closed chain/bench/overhead) -4mos: Interval throwing program -6mos: ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY/DECOMPRESSION/MUMFORD

SLING/MOVEMENT You may come out of the sling and move your shoulder both with passive and active range of motion exercises as soon as you feel comfortable.  There was no repair performed in your shoulder so there are no restrictions in range of motion of your shoulder. You should also flex and extend ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - PROXIMAL HAMSTRING REPAIR

Post op -PWB as tolerated immediately, wean off crutches at 6 weeks - No brace - At 4 weeks begin PT with light strength   MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL THERAPY For the first 6 weeks you will be partial weight bearing with the use of crutches. Always use crutches while walking.  We want you to avoid ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – UCL Reconstruction

- Start of week 2: Elbow brace 30-60 deg. -Begin PT @ week & 7: Isotonics of scap/shoulder/elbow/forearm/wrist -Week 8 and as motion returns: IR/ER strength, pronation/supination strength, thrower’s ten -Week 12: Plyometric program (begin two handed) -4mos: interval throwing -5mos: hitting -14mos: throwing ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – ULNAR NERVE DECOMPRESSION/TRANSPOSITION

MOVEMENT It is okay to come out of the sling to move the shoulder and wrist.  Light passive range of motion of the elbow is permitted as well.  The sling is for comfort as well as to protect the incision. ICE An ice machine will be provided to you prior to your surgery. This will help decrease ...


POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS – UNICOMPARTMENTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY

MOVEMENT You can walk and bend your knee as much as tolerated.  Use your crutches for the first week.  Do not go for long walks or stand on your feet for extended periods of time.  This will cause swelling and pain.  Have the brace locked in extension while ambulating until your block has worn off. You ...


Tommy John Rehabilitation

Introduction The ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction is a tendon transfer procedure. No muscles are transected during this process which allows for a faster recovery time since there is less surgical trauma. Postoperatively, the body requires time to accept the transfer and establish adequate ...


Triceps Repair

Maximum Protection Phase (Day 1 to Week 8) Weeks 0-2 Brace: 30 to 60 degrees flexion ROM: Wrist and hand ROM Gripping exercises Shoulder pendulum in elbow brace Perform PROM shoulder exercises Strengthening exercises: Gripping for hand Wrist flexion and extension, ...


ULNAR NERVE TRANSPOSITION

0 to 2 weeks: Squeeze soft sponge or a soft putty Elbow supported in sling leaving the wrist free   NOTE: During the first two weeks following surgery, passive terminal elbow extension (i.e., last 5° – 10°) with wrist extension should be avoided.   2 to 4 weeks: ...