Joint Reconstruction — AC/SC Joint Reconstruction

University Orthopedics (Brown University) · University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division

Weight-Bearing

N/A (upper extremity)

Key Restrictions

Sling x 4 weeks (including sleep); no contact sports until 6 months

Timeline & Phases

Days 1-7: sling, pain control; Weeks 1-4: sling, AAROM flex to 90°/abd to 60°; Weeks 4-6: D/C sling, light Theraband; Weeks 6-8: increased resistance, body blade; Weeks 8-10: AROM flex/abd to 120°, push-up plus; Weeks 10-12: full AROM, running; Months 3-4: run 2 miles; Months 4-6: return to all activities

Notes

Covers both acromioclavicular (AC) and sternoclavicular (SC) joint reconstruction; no contact sports until 6 months

Surgeon / Author

University Orthopedics Sports Medicine Division