Brostrom Repair — (Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability)

SAM Health · Quinn Garner PT DPT SCS; Jason Lin MD

Weight-Bearing

NWB 0-3 wks; PWB 3-6 wks; FWB 6+ wks

Key Restrictions

No inversion until 8 wks; ATFL +/- CFL repair; expect limited inversion and small eversion deficit post-op

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (0-6 wks): NWB to PWB, ROM, swelling; Phase 2 (6-8 wks): FWB, strength; Phase 3 (8-12 wks): functional strength, balance; Phase 4 (12+ wks): sport-specific; RTS 16+ wks; 3.5-5 months

Surgeon / Author

Quinn Garner PT DPT SCS; Jason Lin MD

Published

2024-07