Shoulder Stabilization — Arthroscopic Bankart Repair

Mountain Orthopaedics · Mountain Ortho Clinical Team

Weight-Bearing

N/A; sling and swathe full time day and night x 4 wks

Key Restrictions

Avoid ABD/ER combination x 8 wks to protect anterior inferior glenohumeral ligament complex; no bench press/flies/military press in ABD/ER position through wk 12-16

Timeline & Phases

Wks 0-4 (sling/swathe, isometrics); Wks 5-6 (AROM initiated); Wks 7-8 (progressive ROM, PREs begin); Wks 9-11 (up to 5 lbs); Wks 12-16 (no sports, up to 10 lbs); Month 4-6 (sport-specific progressions); Month 6+ (return to sports with surgeon approval)

Notes

Throwing sports: graduated toss program at 4 months; contact sports no earlier than 6 months; return to sport individualized per strength/ROM/repair security

Surgeon / Author

Mountain Ortho Clinical Team