Fracture Rehabilitation Protocols
5 Fracture rehabilitation protocols from 5 institutions, published 2019–2025. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jorge Chahla MD (Rush University Medical Center) — Hip… | WBAT; no brace required | No treadmill (compression on new joint); no running/jogging, high impact aerobics, jumping rope, or… |
| Jacob B. Stirton MD (Union General Hospital) — Hip Fracture… | Either WBAT or TTWB with walker (depends on fracture and fixation type) | No hip flex past 90 deg; no crossing legs; no twisting hip inwards (keep knees/toes up); avoid prolonged… |
| Kaplin Sports Medicine — Hip Fracture - Multiple Fixation… | Varies by fixation type: IMN and plate/screws generally WBAT; hip pinning (screws only)… | Ask surgeon about bending past 90 deg; no squatting or kneeling until cleared by doctor |
| Orthopedic One — Hip Fracture Fixation (ORIF/IMN) | WBAT (all phases) | Hip flex not more than 90 deg (Phase 1-2, progress thereafter); no brace; ROM of knee and ankle unlimited… |
| UW Health Sports Medicine — Tibial Spine Avulsion Fracture… | TDWB wks 1-2; PWB (max 50% BW) wks 3-6; WBAT after 6 weeks | Brace locked in extension x 6 wks; ROM graded in 30° increments: 0-30° wks 1-2, 30-60° wks 3-4, 60-90° wks… |
All 5 Fracture protocols
Fracture — Hip Fracture - ORIF
Dr. Jorge Chahla MD (Rush University Medical Center)
Fracture — Hip Fracture Fixation
Jacob B. Stirton MD (Union General Hospital)
Fracture — Hip Fracture - Multiple Fixation Types (Screws, Plate/Screws, IMN, Hemiarthroplasty)
Kaplin Sports Medicine
Fracture — Hip Fracture Fixation (ORIF/IMN)
Orthopedic One
Fracture — Tibial Spine Avulsion Fracture Surgical Fixation
UW Health Sports Medicine