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.

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

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey 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)
CGMA Physical Therapy Team, Children's Colorado · October 2007
Periacetabular Osteotomy — San Diego/Degas Pelvic Osteotomy (Pediatric Neurological Impairment)
Children's Colorado / Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA)
CGMA Physical Therapy Team, Children's Colorado · October 2007
Periacetabular Osteotomy — (PAO)
UW Health Sports Medicine
UW Health Sports Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Physician Group

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