AC Joint Reconstruction

University of Colorado Anschutz (CU) · Eric McCarty, M.D.

Key Restrictions

Sling/immobilizer x 6 wks; no active ROM 2-6 wks; PROM limited to FF 90, Abd 60, ER/Ext to neutral, IR to chest wall 2-6 wks; pain-free isometrics begin at 6 wks

Timeline & Phases

0-6 wks sling/immobilizer; 2-6 wks PROM (FF 90, Abd 60, ER neutral); 6-8 wks D/C sling, AAROM (FF 120, Abd 90, ER neutral); 8-10 wks FF 140, Abd 120, ER 45; >10 wks full AROM; 4-6 months full ROM and progressive strengthening

Notes

Updated January 2021; Eric McCarty CU Anschutz Sports Medicine; .edu site

Surgeon / Author

Eric McCarty, M.D.

Published

January 2021