Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocols
2 Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.
Compare by institution
| Institution | Weight-Bearing | Key Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT | TTWB x6 weeks; WB 50%/week from 6 weeks to FWB (~8 weeks); wean crutches with adequate… | TTWB x6 weeks; brace locked 0 deg x2 weeks (including sleep), then unlocked 0-90 deg wks 2-6; ROM 0-45 deg x2… |
| UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine | NWB x 4 wks; WBAT advancing to FWB at 6 wks; D/C brace when gait non-antalgic | Pre-op: NWB with crutches; brace stays on for all exercises Phase I (open only for muscle stimulator or… |
All 2 Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction protocols
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction
Mammoth Orthopedic Institute / Sierra Park PT
Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction
UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine