%PDF-1.6 % The new procedure involves repairing the damaged ligament and reinforcing it with a collagen-coated fiber tape in contrast with the traditional UCL reconstruction that involves drilling tunnels in the bone and using a graft from a tendon in your arm or leg. It was grossly incompetent and irreparable. %%EOF Recently, Dugas et al. Volume 3 ssue 1 Coprig Kevin ilk et al. 3 0 obj endobj endobj Acute UCL tears: Thumb spica splint/cast for up to 4 weeks, interphalangeal joint free. H00:GCp#r x FWfvgYpmphZsrDo\!WG-W.4BAj]Z^4~v:34a'9cl'LlL/Ka:XsWpv>{|MGK>\#(hO Epub 2019 Mar 12. 1 0 obj endobj Thumb UCL Repair With InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation. endobj <>>> 6f*&aibfSwv{tNcj7Dcg_7ml0`afdMq{Ccbm*"CAp lI"5JK>nt=tuGi0E1O{c2{n BOIu}B)wQ78LyWe-|k#$B/y*jY8 t7X,RpATy+{,q(3#/Plb 'xA+^v(o[l!O U=2EE#/gtcXjQO17D[=tvq;2T(=X"#n:fZ=%S-` During this time, active ROM is started as well as light isotonic . 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Shin, 2020 hb``g``Zs01G83023>"`*`+MKx.00e)zz oIB`F2Af*LoApKX@D l^" 110 0 obj <> endobj K`d:V0!QGXCor&J;#Z?='lH3cy?_pOk0qWR_heBU] u)dh5Q :e16&\H11}8 1AE Qf>`?SLXSu {q?u,:g@l2;1FhCSTV9}WKH}[agS~?P3{47*c:lg3l#`vLx}{*_Q]}O)D5*wX[PB{A8k1GtM{@onC 0Ggtz=CiZM.sVLCbi`JC3T)q7]tZ4c^l&XkC~?G.9J7 ]sO0h5_K]@GB[q[Vg"$(MjTy Ulnar Collateral. x[[oF~70/ 8m6EMc/El%{JaeQlQCwnz5fy3iboob9jV 4 0 obj There was gross instability of the ulnar collateral . <> Steven Shin, MD, treats elite athletes in his clinic, but you don't have to play for a professional team to benefit from his groundbreaking technique for treating thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries.. For injuries that need more than a cast, internal brace augmentation gives better and much faster results than conventional surgery, according to Shin, executive vice chair of Cedars . 3 0 obj endobj % % On July 25, 1974, Dr Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction on Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John ( Fig. They also showed that internal brace repair performs similarly to the docking reconstruction technique . Rehab Protocol - Thumb UCL Repair (Internal Brace Only) Dr. Broering PRECAUTIONS Full time splint use except for ROM. ?3U,a_~`XRUWcQT2r?B73pgry.v3}w/2\Fz?6-SHK PXUU9:!$\@j)b;}r% /5 V5uz @ TY}]7KX75F1"3#TZLY|A/+{gc_?olhfGmHwiiB%"=CH$ai-`75 gdkZ_ At 6 weeks after surgery, the supportive brace should be worn with activities, but you may do light tasks, such as typing without it. %PDF-1.6 % @` I8 ,.l(\r @48 dJ^ %$HU 44HK[Y.D;2d8A1 d9\Imog|G|L8p,b}- BT"/q[[%p4)dl0( TOO#]x~0zKGeyk7-Zb!Z]#_@As r1'B04Lq0tS>Yf0lUQ0z.?9M7eCe[4^orMi|yF`8j_z\p=-g:I}^\RVDw*w !-twF)rm16:M.J r]Sc]Oi~ 1 0 obj 1 Major components of the TFCC are the articular disc (AD), meniscus homolog, radioulnar ligaments, and extensor carpi . The athletes that were treated with UCL repair and internal . stream Thumb UCL Repair With InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation What's New in Orthopedics 207K subscribers Subscribe 24 Save 3.8K views 1 year ago .more .more Notice Age-restricted video. At the ulnar aspect of the thumb MCP joint, a longitudinal midaxial incision is made. Dressing changed at 7-10 days after surgery Week 2 <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 148 0 obj <>stream PDF | Background: Combined injuries of ipsilateral wrist and elbow joints are rare in clinical practice, characterized by multiple joint dislocations. 1 0 obj Exercises: Continue all exercises listed above Elbow ROM in brace (-30 to 100) Initiate isometric elbow extension Initiate wrist isometrics hbbd```b``"'Iwh"HVqD``\y "g= ] l+ =&KU20R4@ US 6,15,19,20,24,29 First described by Frank Jobe in 1986, the procedure has undergone significant evolution . &H+JIKv)ATPJ};CH endobj With the UCL repair, the surgeon will repair your native ligament and re-attach it to it's respective insertion site. REHABILITATION PROTOCOL: ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION RADIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION THUMB MP JOINT WITH INTERNAL BRACE A. J. Mencias, M.D. <> If A UCL repair with internal brace is reserved for use in cases of partial or complete tears at the origin or insertion of the UCL with good ligament tissue and low-grade mid-substance partial UCL tears [10]. 4 0 obj The UCL may be strained or torn (partially or completely) producing a weakened grasping or pinching ability of the thumb. Splint: A hand-based thumb spica splint with IP free (for thumb) or Safe Position Splint (for other digits) with medial or lateral stops on the opposite site of the repaired ligament is constructed to be worn between exercises and at night. endobj endstream endobj 503 0 obj <. 3 0 obj % : Keep post-operative dressing clean, dry, and in place Keep hand elevated above the level of your heart May use hand for very light activities of daily living, such as eating, writing, typing, getting dressed, and brushing teeth Day 7-14: 1-3 Candidates for repair are most commonly young er (pre-professional) and present %PDF-1.7 Finger spring: Place a large rubber band around the outside of your thumb and fingers. Phone: 574.247.9441 Fax: 574.247.9442 www.sbortho.com REHABILITATION PROTOCOL: THUMB UCL/RCL REPAIR SAM FULLER, M.D. 502 0 obj <> endobj The primary goal of this surgery is to enhance elbow joint stability while the ligament is healing and to allow earlier return to sport after UCL reconstruction. Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Repair Rehabilitation Protocol Kelly Holtkamp, M.D. x[[o~70/5+/@`dk4],`hHp}9C9\YBKP.e?}|S-~K3KbEpSXy~ldpL"$.XHf>_~}d?Te5Zs$Rpdt Jsx cx=[wOGvu UV]QEMtejL11eO2\5~B*q>vvcu9]dtUbqjNU{ !V!B;nkGL#_cz5asG) 0<>;Qm4P]3@41oJ5i~o;sJvQv9f r4A-C -Z]>T]Fo Thumb UCL may be repaired with Internal Brace Ligament Augmentation. Phase I (weeks 0 to 3): Splint for one week, then transition to a hinged elbow brace with gentle motion from 30 to 110 progressing to 10 to 125 at week 3. The InternalBrace The rehabilitation protocol after a Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair with Internal Brace surgery typically involves several phases. Thumb UCL Repair- Conservative This protocol is intended to provide the clinician with a guideline for the postoperative rehabilitation course of a patient who has undergone thumb UCL reconstruction/repair. Revision Date: 10/29/2021. Orthop & Spo Med Op Acc J 3(1)- 2019. Diagnosis s/p RIGHT/LEFT UCL Repair with Internal Brace Date of Surgery_____ Frequency: ____ times/week Duration: _____ Weeks Week 1: Elbow is immobilized in Hinged Elbow Brace at 75 degrees flexion (7 - 10 days), wrist free, in sling. hbbd```b``3@$S=d`6;dq7.`.df`\0LE-`6H rlg4okAdaHMH Non-weight bearing to operative extremity. <> thumb ucl repair with internal brace protocol. y!my6gvF-~g,8\'N&p[t|x0 u0vNzSKjZ*C(hZ}szu9`3_?=/ 3BRKpw.4/Y. hV]OF+B^ hb``d``jd```y Instruct the patient to begin active range of motion exercises of the thumb without stressing the UCL/RCL repair. 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A longitudinal incision was made over the thumb over the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint, the skin flaps elevated, the extensor shroud released, tendon pulled back, the adductor attachment released and the ulnar collateral ligament identified. &AaBCZKqi =ip;!%RqhH%1[6[8]fwFxw l4)W%5 x[k_!l&.]>d!EMeK-y2+^]=2>P?tq:LzN=VA5X\SWZiu*zzmjN5Ru= QRN>`:N}x^_o?y,A\C/WiNQu)Ftz#CBk_QoTk-)WUT^\QBOSRM]8zb'ai+Zd|oc5&hYGkC(KURumUHkf]*A+KU"1OZ&AUh )M4p0m|iMLku=uJ @B 8XqhPTU&] ia$A{B;*QX% ]p7L`k?g.G{"z)UU(YY%y\*.ic-PtB *qjbeBA1~ %PDF-1.6 % At 10 to 12 weeks, return to . Surgery may also require repairing the avulsion fracture using a pin, screw, or bone anchor. 132 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<74EC21535A719E4081B6460A7EF86336>]/Index[110 39]/Info 109 0 R/Length 107/Prev 88703/Root 111 0 R/Size 149/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream These tears often occur as a result of a radially directed force on an extended thumb. At 6 to 12 weeks, begin adductor and interossei strengthening, avoiding valgus stress on thumb MCP. %PDF-1.7 The repeated microtrauma is a result of a lack of muscle protection and destroys cartilage, ligaments, and disc spaces, leading to vertebrae destruction, joint instability, subluxation, and dislocation. <>/Metadata 558 0 R/ViewerPreferences 559 0 R>> TREATMENT: Treatment consists of either a period of splintage or if completely torn,a repair of the ligament with an operation. Background:Thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears are common in competitive athletes. x\ms6|:6B]3~H-ST]HJHcG@>`w,@~9}}&w]|!\=|'t{_?|qcy5ca|O8%Y,npm&7& sMA-#IG71ub~ZE\@>l3c2fW?$->+zz\{M;)kO1yTS^ ^uoS7I? %%EOF <> 8q`Au8UnN6LW6eS4zdH 7gJRco6aDA+)vg+|Pn.Tz8W>dt+O)1L stream Key Timeframes: (Dr Meister/TMI Protocol) Plyometric Phase: 12-14 weeks. 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It's pretty neat to see how it has taken on a whole world of uses, including in the knee and ankle. invite research legit; orange county police department california; hydra stop brake booster Hrut LF?L . xZS8~AO[H[ULj!W0"Esvo 0h2ULlYRZ?.-ax0Iz_]0lnY>__-\x2`\DL^dRrzIE:d2bdcz{Izw^,&={y@{w=:'=aa=T()VCA6kGQlS9?LX|^+#{zX/.zLNT^Z^jg]X6g8If55/_BYjWpE\,#w+"6A %PDF-1.7 | Find, read and cite all the research you . . /&E-{BpR`buqyxw{y1E2vzy!`reY,$OcvCnbv_]pyu_//~0]8~t2Vj-/U <> ]rav?4V&%n\(blvdf)TUL"Q+zaH$!EWq,0S4o~!dAf36J5/JqR^)jUx}2}`4vT.5l;c6gA>< MVSxwkHW *LLGrj iBy+9,[Ld~!VpQ[/zT-k.x #M'Ismi>uw a8G PeT{qo| R7RP2rAK(; 0 Open your fingers to stretch the rubber band. hbbd```b``Z";d,d"? <>/Metadata 102 0 R/ViewerPreferences 103 0 R>> The newer repair procedure utilizes internalbrace, which comprises high-strength fibertape suture, to reenforce and protect the ligament while it is healing, and provide additional protection during throwing activities. At 4 to 6 weeks, removable thumb spica splint, and protected range-of-motion exercises. endstream endobj 111 0 obj <>/Metadata 5 0 R/Outlines 9 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 108 0 R/StructTreeRoot 16 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 112 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 113 0 obj <>stream In a recent laboratory study conducted by the Arthrex Research Department using cadaver specimens, the thumb UCL with internal brace was four times stronger than the standard repair with suture alone. See Tua at the University of Alabama, for examaple. %PDF-1.6 % % your repair for 4 more weeks. endobj Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury is one of the most common causes of ulnar wrist pain and can impair daily activities, such as door opening and handshaking. 4 0 obj 8g14IRxEm`YH#V b6 be1Gv=*K:.;>'!y^vf%lX")z^-vr3[\)U8RnOG8+5[Y#l'^aAWgI>i];%*8jpht4%< pKV[t/ 8]oQ5JF*+zWQ61Hu^DDJT.0H>? Thumb UCL Repair- Early Mobilization This protocol is intended to provide the clinician with a . hbbd```b`` "gA$d^ The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) does not play a large role in elbow stability for most activities of daily living, but it does undergo tremendous stresses with overhead throwing and is susceptible to injury in overhead athletes. '_'n}Zj #:qdAa C;wB.Cx/mu 3hf_u*m"ZeD!\4' (l{aef"];c4#P9G4e't\Y1AM)DmgT?G -rG" ojqQPy3e8AcR:N~ N :#1YGokb &h(TA(VG[H}FQ. 1). m"cpQ|fP]3{&N5)M7!s( c A@%'I0*>% J$WNDoN`OM" ,aIENP57SNP zg FQVI@L+ F}t 8Bpt 3x` Q/}2cd}2"[& VL1zeGe:Jz). 14 Days Postoperative Do NOT remove the surgical bandage. %PDF-1.3 The UCL repair with Internal Brace was developed as a faster alternative to a full UCL reconstruction. %PDF-1.7 *`]hgTTS:MV{gXS&K|-3m <> rt$mZE%'l6gIM*9;J1HIo1Z5F`$y-J+"kI.h&pjIhcLS[Ks9Ol|2:}Uu>i4~]t5sY=Bpnjb.-q M=q]9B!EOc6,Oq%4M 5eZ?DwEH 6h3)N1gzSVuQFoaxsARd. V8FW ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT OF THE ELBOW RECONSTRUCTION USING AUTOGENOUS GRAFT PROTOCOL 3 Progress shoulder isometrics to isotonics, emphasize rotator cuff strengthening (Avoid resisted external rotation until 6th week to minimize forces on repaired UCL) Week 6 Brace - hinged elbow brace set 0-130 degrees. Elevate, ice and modalities to reduce pain and inflammation . 3 0 obj endobj K\'~8_c3(rKC-,9/$&nd#{:+H>>*/yGG`b9.`\z. Injuries to the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (gamekeeper's thumb). 1 0 obj What causes GameKeeper's Thumb? This technique involves the reattachment of the ligaments to the bone using FiberWire. The Orthopaedic and Fracture . 15 -17,19 Therefore, UCL reconstruction has become a common procedure to address UCL insufficiency in adolescent, collegiate, and professional throwers. %PDF-1.3 Subsequently, the adductor pollicis aponeurosis and extensor mechanism are identified, incised, and retracted. Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair Post-Operative Protocol Days 0- until first Post-Op Apt. Walters BL, Cain EL, Emblom BA, Frantz JT, Dugas JR. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Read court documents, court records online and search Trellis.law comprehensive legal database for any state court documents. 0 3 0 obj PubMed PMID: 30862273. hYmO8+NR)nEr'@]fuv4RUB;OfP&,!z3$Q"9#*m cLC. `eDp4)J00"2N$b\3HZhSCR Educate the patient on anti edema management. 104 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<33B8DE36AB984B418169C7A4E24F203B><19F8EE0B324BFE44BA1CA95B759557F5>]/Index[79 50]/Info 78 0 R/Length 117/Prev 108309/Root 80 0 R/Size 129/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream stream endstream endobj startxref -Hand based thumb spica brace (comfort cool) . by | Jun 3, 2022 | james carone florida energy | when a man criticizes another woman | Jun 3, 2022 | james carone florida energy | when a man criticizes another woman Finger and hand range of motion: maintain AROM and PROM % Background: The purpose of this study is to describe our technique of thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) repair with suture tape augmentation and to evaluate the short-term outcomes in our initial series of patients treated with this method of repair.Methods: Patients with minimum one-year follow up after isolated UCL repair with suture tape augmentation were contacted for clinical . Skier's thumb is an acute partial or complete rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) due to a hyperabduction trauma of the thumb. The UCL is the main ligament, located on the inner aspect at the base of the thumb, which stabilizes the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. Whilst both terms are often used interchangeably, the skier's thumb refers to the cause as being acute injury. *XM qD#qHU vr@^zo+Uwe#-`0XLij1 2 0 obj Thumb Collateral Ligament Injuries, most commonly ulnar collateral (UCL), are athletic injuries that lead to a decrease in effective thumb pinch and grasp. r e c . OSMOAJ.MS.ID.000151. Traditional custom-fitted thumb spica orthosis In a recent cadaver study by Gil et. % 1. This includes, but not limited to, self-retrograde massage, cold therapy, and extremity elevation. 0 endstream endobj 80 0 obj <>/Metadata 3 0 R/Outlines 7 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 77 0 R/StructTreeRoot 32 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 81 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 82 0 obj <>stream |C&K 0g-Pf4/.B{s. Ligament / Volar Plate CPT Codes. Thumb UCL Repair with InternalBrace Ligament Augmentation 17,933 views Sep 6, 2018 89 Dislike Share Save Arthrex 64.2K subscribers Show more Comments are turned off. %%EOF A recently developed UCL repair procedure with an internal brace, utilizing collagen tape, is gaining popularity. Clinical Orthopeadic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach E-Book, 4th Edition. endstream endobj startxref endobj 2019 Apr;49(4):253-261. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8215. The UCL provides up to 50% of the frontal plane stabilization of the Abbreviations UCL, ulnar collateral ligament; US, elbow against a valgus load.5 During the clinical evaluation, the ultrasound patient's elbow is placed under a valgus load with the elbow in vary- ing amounts of exion. The rise of ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and the fall of ulnar collateral ligament repair. 02M_+ ! The length of each phase varies depending on each patient and depends on tissue healing and progression. !bq\n#z0y/16C0DLP"2wn|e&35`MX2 @@^ !+~(l)2B3% !!PsEUr,!NAqYkT0(*${YNB_sYGDa|)jN!vE ` Gc^N.&/v;5$*'BDh8P}!k!2YK-|)T\{|eF_xXC'o]8 yLt)n 1 i^D=)ngloqvb_3.&3e/.[A GF;'YDL65_lZ4l$!`,yv I(=wY */xZFXDI6%t0^&2L7@~DSN1& stream Above protocol adapted from Dugas and Wilk: Wilk KE, Arrigo CA, Bagwell MS, Rothermich MA, Dugas JR. Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Rehabilitation Following Internal Brace Surgery. <> In a reconstruction the old, damaged ligament is removed, new portal holes are drilled and (in an autograft situation) a tendon from somewhere else in your body (palmaris longus, hamstring, etc) is docked as the new UCL. 4 0 obj (} oA%Yv:JzFQA 0X"5o A%U- MLZ;?3%RO8?DnQN['y]{_5%x@iSt>K2! <> DU?f7 # *S The goal is to <>/Metadata 83 0 R/ViewerPreferences 84 0 R>> The internalbrace is the underpinning of the repair procedure. hWmo6+KI A ;WcIZ2LVaj%%u70y{l800`$p(AI6GBNP8S,CCrJcr\) hb```-B ce`a}`QJ se fpXF5#m-2q#M=T.Q,A%@ -& B@P xIq;8W2K0e7oS^s&3w&iO'i`4a` >W ` 8;d3^ They demonstrated a significantly greater resistance to gapping with valgus stress with the UCL repair with internal brace (mean SD, 0.35 0.16 mm) compared to UCL reconstruction (0.53 0.23 mm). Postoperative Rehabilitation 7-10 days postop The bulky compressive dressing is removed. ( E`\Boy 'n"%QBiClMVmfzKRbq"j>Ws$ 1 0 obj thumb ucl repair with internal brace protocolbest mossberg 500 heat shield Fine Art LLC thumb ucl repair with internal brace protocol . <> reported 92% success some returning overhead athletes to the same a high level of competition is an average of 6.7 months with UCL repair and internal brace . %%EOF ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT (UCL) REPAIR REHABILITATION PROTOCOL Brace: Hinged elbow brace open to achievable and comfortable ROM as determined by therapist ROM: 0-100 by week 4 Progress active elbow flexion as tolerated Full shoulder and wrist ROM Therapeutic Exercises: Wrist isometrics (pronation, supination) h!DWl{$A4L61)H}hJftyrI%kSQLc]5sbGP U_8v}9|(O(( qsMfGiICYL|*'VL+b% The brace may be removed for showering and gentle active motion exercises directed by the therapist. -Aggressive thumb active motion -The use of the internal brace makes for a very stable construct -AROM and PROM of thumb CMC and IP -No pinching/grabbing/lifting . You are still advised to avoid gripping, grasping and twisting with your thumb. Brace: Elbow ROM 30-100 Cryotherapy: Continue ice to elbow joint and graft site . Please fax initial evaluation and progress notes to 8153817498. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> To date, no literat. sHSlC:">)n2oAGV?vtE6f?r83bSXk8[~@t(zQXA>)V|@)} 1&%_qU}VuA (nKS"(;VB| >`UVtXb#xEpF,Z%ZX["'XP Initiate Throwing: 14-16 weeks (3.22 Months for Comparison) Bullpens: 24 Weeks (5.52 Months) Live BPs: 30-33 Weeks . cfzn(WH`&8:YUx~Ru1?-K)N(-cY2N[wH.A^Nu1T lTr[wyKt1+oE.Bj^&Q 2)A*a0'AY(|\k2E M * m| ""/+Gq Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries have significantly increased over the past few decades, especially in young throwing athletes. 15 The results of this study suggest that the technique of augmented UCL repair with internal brace replicates failure strength of the . &H<0LElM0i""(P f4G0 H2a`70&E00v$`?W r EXHIBIT(S) - D (Motion #1) EXHIBIT D - Verified Bill of Particulas and Responses to Various Demands Redacted per 22 NYCRR - EXHIBIT D - Verified Bill of Particulas and Responses to Various Demands Redacted February 09, 2023. <>/Metadata 554 0 R/ViewerPreferences 555 0 R>> c5(Ly%CDer,ZbE+ImgILF cy9 557 0 obj <>stream Rehabilitation Guidelines (1) See image 2. 0 J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. stream endstream endobj startxref Edema control is initiated with a light compression dressing. Brace Week 1: posterior split at 90 degrees elbow flexion Week 2: 25-100 degrees Week 3: 15-115 degrees Interventions Soft tissue mobilization, retrograde massage for swelling Elbow PROM (as tolerated) Ice and compression Exercises Wrist AROM (all directions) immediately post-op Gripper Opposition thumb to pinky
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