Patellar Fracture ORIF Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Patellar Fracture ORIF rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2017. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Health System (GLSM) | WBAT with knee locked in extension wks 0-6; full WB with brace unlocked wks 6-10; D/C… | Knee immobilizer at all times wks 0-2 except PT, converted to hinged brace at first post-op visit; ROM 0-30… |
| Mammoth Orthopedic Institute | WBAT with brace locked in extension x6 weeks; DC brace in gait when quad control is… | Brace locked in extension x6 weeks; ROM 0-30° x2 weeks, then increase 10°/week to 90° by 6 weeks, full ROM by… |
All 2 Patellar Fracture ORIF protocols
Patellar Fracture ORIF
Gundersen Health System (GLSM)
Patellar Fracture ORIF
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute