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Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Posterolateral Corner 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

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
Mountain Orthopaedics NWB with crutches x 6 wks; progressive WB wks 6-12; FWB Phase III+ Brace locked 0 deg x 6 wks; ROM 30-90 deg WITH VALGUS STRESS APPLIED wks 0-4; NO hyperextension at any phase…
Sanford Health — Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction 0-25% WB wks 0-2; 25-50% wks 2-4; 50-75% wks 4-6; 75-100% wks 6-8 Brace locked x 6 wks; avoid hyperextension x 4 months; avoid tibial external rotation x 4 months; PROM 0-90°…

All 2 Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction protocols

Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction
Mountain Orthopaedics
Mountain Ortho Clinical Team
Surgical — Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Reconstruction
Sanford Health
11/2025

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