Periacetabular Osteotomy Rehabilitation Protocols
3 Periacetabular Osteotomy rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2007. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis… | NWB x 3-6 weeks in hip spica cast; slow progressive WB after cast removal per MD with… | NWB 3-6 weeks; WB initiation based on bony healing/bone density/x-ray per MD; spasticity complications on… |
| Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis… | NWB x 3-6 weeks in hip spica cast; progressive TTWB after cast removal per MD with good… | NWB 3-6 weeks; WB based on bony healing/bone density/x-ray per MD; spasticity complications; bivalved cast… |
| UW Health Sports Medicine — (PAO) | ≤20% BW with axillary crutches x 6 wks; then WBAT progression to FWB | ≤20% BW x 6 wks; CPM 2 hrs 3x/day (0-70°, increase to 90°) x 3-6 wks; avoid sitting >1 hr at 90°+ hip… |
All 3 Periacetabular Osteotomy protocols
Periacetabular Osteotomy — Chiari Pelvic Osteotomy (Pediatric Neurological Impairment)
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA)
Periacetabular Osteotomy — San Diego/Degas Pelvic Osteotomy (Pediatric Neurological Impairment)
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA)
Periacetabular Osteotomy — (PAO)
UW Health Sports Medicine