Shoulder Instability — Anterior Bankart Repair

iOrtho

Weight-Bearing

Sling at all times (neutral rotation, 30-45 deg ABD) wks 0-5; sleep in sling 6 wks; D/C sling wks 6-8

Key Restrictions

No AROM wks 0-5; no carrying objects until 12 wks; avoid ABD/ER; no lifting >10lbs wks 6-11; driving per MD at wk 6; no throwing/overhead until 4 months; avoid wide grip bench press, military press, lat pulldowns behind head

Timeline & Phases

Phase I (Wks 0-3 immediate), Phase II (Wks 4-5 protection), Phase III (Wks 6-8 intermediate), Phase IV (Wks 9-11 transitional), Phase V (Wks 12-16 strengthening), Phase VI (Months 4-6 unrestricted RTS)

Published

August 2024