UCL Repair — Internal Brace

Saint Louis University (SLUCare)

Weight-Bearing

N/A

Key Restrictions

Brace fixed at 90 deg wk 0-1; brace 30-110 deg wk 2; 10-125 deg wk 3; unrestricted ROM wk 4; avoid valgus stress; no IR wk 1; expedited return to throwing vs. reconstruction

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (wk 0-1): brace at 90 deg, wrist ROM, pain-free isometrics; Phase 2 (wks 2-5): progressive brace opening, PROM/AAROM, UBE, scapular training; (see full document for remaining phases)

Notes

SLU/SSM Health PT Orthopedic Residency; evidence-based protocol; internal brace allows expedited rehab vs. reconstruction