Accessory Navicular Excision Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Accessory Navicular Excision rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2019. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT — Kidner… | NWB x6 weeks in cast; PWB progressing to WBAT in CAM boot with arch support wks 6-8; FWB… | No eversion AROM x6 weeks; no resistance to eversion x8 weeks; no running x12 weeks; no aquatic swimming… |
| Orthopaedic Associates of Maine — with Posterior Tibialis… | NWB until 4 wks; FWB in boot by 6 wks; transition to supportive shoe with ASO brace by 8… | Short leg splint (ankle neutral) 10-14 days, then short leg cast to 4 wks; no active or passive ankle ROM… |