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Wrist Partial Fusion Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Wrist Partial Fusion rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2022.

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InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery — 4-Corner Fusion NWB surgical UE; no WB until surgeon clearance No lifting/pushing/pulling; wrist immobilized in short arm cast until fusion confirmed on X-ray (typically…
UW Health — Four-Corner Fusion (Wrist Salvage) NWB surgical UE No lifting/pushing/pulling >5 lbs; no WB through involved UE; wrist cock-up orthosis at all times except…

All 2 Wrist Partial Fusion protocols

Wrist Partial Fusion — 4-Corner Fusion
University of Virginia Orthopaedic Surgery
09/2024
Wrist Partial Fusion — Four-Corner Fusion (Wrist Salvage)
UW Health
UW Health Orthopedic Surgery; UnityPoint Health - Meriter…

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