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.

Elbow Arthroscopy Rehabilitation Protocols

3 Elbow Arthroscopy 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

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Saint Louis University (SLUCare) — Capsular Release N/A Elbow arthrofibrosis; progressive ROM as tolerated with no restrictions from week 1
Saint Louis University (SLUCare) — Debridement N/A Progressive ROM as tolerated with no restrictions from week 1
UW Health Sports Medicine — Loose Body Removal and… N/A (elbow surgery) 5-pound lifting restriction 1-2 weeks; no gripping or impact Phase I; no effusion before Phase II…

All 3 Elbow Arthroscopy protocols

Elbow Arthroscopy — Capsular Release
Saint Louis University (SLUCare)
Elbow Arthroscopy — Debridement
Saint Louis University (SLUCare)
Elbow Arthroscopy — Loose Body Removal and Arthroscopic Debridement of the Elbow
UW Health Sports Medicine
UW Health Sports Rehabilitation; UW Health Sports Medicine Physician…

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