Ankle Fracture — ORIF

Sutter Health / Palo Alto Medical Foundation · Dr. Kevin Roth

Weight-Bearing

NWB wks 0-6; WBAT wk 6+ (progress over 2-4 wks)

Key Restrictions

Splint on at all times wks 0-2; transition to CAM boot wks 2-6; wean out of boot over 2-4 wks after wk 6; begin active/passive ankle ROM (DF/PF) wks 2-6; air alphabet; continue knee/hip ROM

Timeline & Phases

3 phases: Phase I (0-2 wks), Phase II (2-6 wks), Phase III (6+ wks with full AROM/PROM, gait/balance, proprioception)

Notes

Concise single-page format; traditional NWB x 6 wks approach; good for quick reference

Surgeon / Author

Dr. Kevin Roth

Published

2024