Clinical Reference Only: Protocols are cataloged from third-party sources and provided for reference only. Treating clinicians must verify current accuracy and follow the operative report and surgeon's specific instructions.

Ankle Ligament Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Ankle Ligament Repair rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2021–2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
iOrtho — Brostrom Repair NWB with crutches wks 0-2; WBAT in boot wks 2-8; WBAT in shoe with active ankle brace wks… No inversion or plantarflexion ROM wks 0-2; no inversion throughout early phases; ankle mobilizations must…
Massachusetts General Hospital — Brostrom Lateral Ankle… NWB crutches wks 0-2; WBAT in boot wks 3-6; WBAT in shoe with active ankle brace wks 7-8+ No inversion or PF ROM wks 0-2; avoid inversion throughout early phases; ankle mobs must avoid stress to CFL…

All 2 Ankle Ligament Repair protocols

Ankle Ligament Repair — Brostrom Repair
iOrtho
August 2024
Ankle Ligament Repair — Brostrom Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Sports Medicine · December 2021

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