SLAP Repair — SLAP II Repair

Dr. Michael C. Fu MD (Hospital for Special Surgery) · Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Sling 3 weeks; no biceps strengthening for 6 weeks (8 wks if biceps tenodesis also performed); progressive ER limits; no abduction past 90 for first 6 wks

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (wk 1: recovery) -> Phase 2 (wk 2-5: intermediate, RC + scapular isometrics) -> Phase 3 (wk 6-15: advanced, Throwers Ten + full AROM) -> Phase 4 (wk 16-19: plyometrics) -> Phase 5 (5+ months: interval sports return)

Notes

HSS formal 5-phase criteria-based protocol for overhead athletes; nearly identical to anterior stabilization protocol; biceps strengthening restricted for 6-8 wks; ASES/DASH outcome measures

Surgeon / Author

Michael C. Fu, MD, MHS

Published

2019-01-01