Fracture — Hip Fracture - ORIF

Dr. Jorge Chahla MD (Rush University Medical Center) · Dr. Jorge Chahla

Weight-Bearing

WBAT; no brace required

Key Restrictions

No treadmill (compression on new joint); no running/jogging, high impact aerobics, jumping rope, or plyometrics; no LE weight machines until 12+ wks; cuff weights up to 5 lbs at 7-12 wks

Timeline & Phases

4 phases: 0-3 wks, 4-6 wks, 7-12 wks, 12+ wks

Notes

Straightforward progression; emphasis on early walking (5 min/hr)

Surgeon / Author

Dr. Jorge Chahla

Published

2025