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Peroneal Tendon Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

4 Peroneal Tendon Repair rehabilitation protocols from 4 institutions, published 2019–2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
iOrtho NWB in splint/cast wks 0-2; partial progressive WB in boot wks 2-4; FWB in boot wks 4-6… If SPR repaired: no inversion/eversion until wk 6; if SPR repaired: no isometric eversion until wk 6; no…
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT NWB x2 weeks (splint); NWB to WBAT 2-4 weeks (CAM boot); PWB progressing to WBAT with CAM… No ankle inversion/PF x2 weeks; no resistance ankle strengthening x6 weeks; no passive stretching into…
Massachusetts General Hospital NWB in splint/cast wks 0-2; partial progressive WB in boot wks 2-4; FWB boot (no SPR… If SPR repaired: no inversion/eversion until wk 6; if SPR repaired: no isometric eversion until wk 6; SPR…
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine NWB until 4 wks; FWB in pneumatic boot by 6 wks; wean to shoe with ASO brace 6-12 wks Short leg splint (ankle neutral) 10-14 days, then short leg cast to 4 wks; no active or passive ankle ROM…

All 4 Peroneal Tendon Repair protocols

Peroneal Tendon Repair
iOrtho
August 2024
Peroneal Tendon Repair
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT
Stephen Knecht MD; Julie Perumal PT DPT · 2019
Peroneal Tendon Repair
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Sports Medicine · October 2021
Peroneal Tendon Repair
Orthopaedic Associates of Maine

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