SC Joint Reconstruction

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

Sling x6 weeks; no WB through involved extremity; no lifting wks 0-6; no lifting >5lbs until wk 9; no lifting restrictions at ~4 months

Key Restrictions

No PROM GH joint wks 0-6; no scapular AROM (protraction/retraction/depression/elevation) wks 0-6; no running/jumping wks 0-6; no lifting >5lbs until wk 9; no repetitive overhead activities wks 6-12

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-6 early post-op), Phase II (Wks 6-12 intermediate), Phase III (Wks 13+ late post-op/return to sport)

Notes

Tendon autograft repair; scapular AROM restricted wks 0-6 to protect reconstruction site

Published

August 2024