Proximal Humerus Rehabilitation Protocols
3 Proximal Humerus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University (SLUCare) — Hemiarthroplasty | N/A | Sling DC post-op day 1 (worn as desired); no active shoulder motion first 6 weeks; passive motion all planes… |
| Saint Louis University (SLUCare) — ORIF | N/A | Sling for sleep and as desired; no active shoulder motion first 4 weeks; gentle passive shoulder motion all… |
| University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — Fracture… | NWB/minimal UE (1-2 lbs) weeks 2-6; up to 10 lbs weeks 6-12 | Sling when awake and moving weeks 0-2; sling for comfort weeks 2-6 (remove several times daily for… |
All 3 Proximal Humerus protocols
Proximal Humerus — Hemiarthroplasty
Saint Louis University (SLUCare)
Proximal Humerus — ORIF
Saint Louis University (SLUCare)
Proximal Humerus — Fracture — Non-Operative
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery