Clavicle Fracture Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Clavicle Fracture rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| iOrtho — Clavicle ORIF | Sling x3 weeks (off 4x/day); sleep in sling until 6 wks; D/C sling at 6 wks; no WB… | No active motion involved shoulder; no lifting/carrying; no WB; no flex/ABD >90 deg wks 1-4; no lifting… |
| University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — Non-Operative | NWB/minimal UE (1-2 lbs) weeks 2-6; up to 10 lbs weeks 6-12 | Sling when awake and moving weeks 0-2; sling for comfort weeks 2-6 (remove several times daily for… |
All 2 Clavicle Fracture protocols
Clavicle Fracture — Clavicle ORIF
iOrtho
Clavicle Fracture — Non-Operative
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery