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.

Non-Operative Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Non-Operative rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS) — Patellar… Brace in full extension at all times, WBAT in brace wks 0-2; brace D/C and advance to… ROM goal 0-115 deg by wk 6, 0-120 deg by wk 6-7, full ROM by wk 10; return-to-sport/brace D/C criteria by wk…
Sanford Health — Patellar Dislocation (Non-Operative) WB and immobilization per referring physician Immobilization period per physician; avoid OKC 10-0° and 90-50° until stable; patellofemoral brace…

All 2 Non-Operative protocols

Non-Operative — Patellar Dislocation (Non-Operative)
Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS)
Non-Operative — Patellar Dislocation (Non-Operative)
Sanford Health
08/2024

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