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.

SC Joint Reconstruction Rehabilitation Protocols

2 SC Joint Reconstruction rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2024. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
iOrtho Sling x6 weeks; no WB through involved extremity; no lifting wks 0-6; no lifting >5lbs… No PROM GH joint wks 0-6; no scapular AROM (protraction/retraction/depression/elevation) wks 0-6; no…
Massachusetts General Hospital — Sternoclavicular Joint… Sling x 6 wks (or per surgeon); no GH PROM; no scapular AROM Phase I (0-6 wks) No GH PROM or AROM Phase I (0-6 wks); no scapular AROM (protraction, retraction, depression, elevation) Phase…

All 2 SC Joint Reconstruction protocols

SC Joint Reconstruction
iOrtho
August 2024
SC Joint Reconstruction — Sternoclavicular Joint Reconstruction
Massachusetts General Hospital
MGH Sports Medicine

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