AC Joint Repair

Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

Weight-Bearing

FWB; sling worn at all times wks 0-3 for GH joint support

Key Restrictions

ROM wks 0-3: 90° flex, 90° abd, 0° ER, 0° ext; avoid elbow hyperextension; ROM wks 3-6: 120° flex/abd, 30° ER; no active arm swing until wk 4; ROM wks 6-12: 60° ER; strength 95% uninvolved for RTS

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-3), Phase II (Wks 3-6), Phase III (Wks 6-8), Phase IV (Wks 8-12), Phase V (Wks 12-24 RTS)

Notes

RTS goal by 24 weeks; strength 95% uninvolved side