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.

Femoral Osteotomy Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Femoral Osteotomy rehabilitation protocols from 1 institution, published 2007. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis… NWB in hip spica cast x 3-6 weeks; WB status after cast removal determined by MD No impact, torque, or unprotected WB x 3 weeks; minimize fall risk; spasticity complications on cast removal…
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis… NWB x 6 weeks in double hip spica cast; WB status after cast removal determined by MD… No impact, torque, or unprotected WB x 6 weeks; minimize fall risk; spasticity may increase spasms/discomfort…

All 2 Femoral Osteotomy protocols

Femoral Osteotomy — Proximal Femoral Rotational Osteotomy
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA)
CGMA Physical Therapy Team, Children's Colorado · October 2007
Femoral Osteotomy — Proximal Femoral Varus Derotational Osteotomy (VDRO)
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA)
CGMA Physical Therapy Team, Children's Colorado · October 2007

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