Lateral Epicondyle Debridement Rehabilitation Protocols

6 Lateral Epicondyle Debridement rehabilitation protocols from 5 institutions, published 2019. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

Institution	Weight-Bearing	Key Restrictions
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center — Lateral Epicondylectomy…	N/A	Posterior elbow/wrist orthosis (elbow 45 deg, wrist neutral) full time 0-2 wks, wean 4-6 wks; no lifting >1…
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS) — Lateral…	Sling for comfort	Protect incision healing Phase I; avoid forceful PROM in extension or flexion Phase II; no swimming…
Saint Louis University (SLUCare) — Arthroscopic Extensor…	N/A	Lateral epicondylitis; avoid overloading wrist extensors during acute phase (wks 1-6)
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — Lateral…	NWB surgical UE	No lifting/pushing/pulling; no resistance strengthening until 6 weeks; cock-up wrist orthosis (WHO) in 30-40°…
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — Lateral…	NWB surgical UE	No lifting/pushing/pulling; no resistance strengthening until 6 weeks; cock-up wrist orthosis (WHO) in 30-40°…
UW Health Sports Medicine — Lateral Epicondyler Debridement…	N/A (elbow surgery)	5-pound lifting restriction 2 weeks; wrist splint first 4 weeks; no gripping or impact Phase I; avoid elbow…