Sling |
When will I go home? |
What can I do? |
What can’t I do? |
| 6 weeks | You will be discharged on the same day as the operation | Rest in a splint | No lifting |
Acute phase (0-2 weeks)
Goals
- Reduce pain
Rehabilitation
- In posterior splint for 2 weeks at 90 degrees
Intermediate phase (2-6 weeks)
Goals
- Control pain
- Begin range of movement of elbow in controlled manner
Rehabilitation
- Change to range of movement brace
- Allowed 45 degrees to full flexion range until 4 weeks post op
- Then unlocked to allow full range of movement after 4 weeks
- Gradual increase in elbow range of movement in brace
- Supination and pronation exercises
Late phase (>6 weeks)
Goals
- Restore elbow range of movement
- Restore elbow strength
- Restore elbow stability, proprioception and function
Rehabilitation
- Restore full passive and active elbow range of movement
- Begin biceps loading
- Begin triceps exercises
- Maintenance program for elbow range of movement, strength, proprioception and function
Guidelines for return to functional activities
Driving |
Lifting |
Swimming |
Golf |
| 6 weeks | 3 months | 6 weeks | 4 months |
