NON WEIGHT BEARING on operative leg for 10-12 weeks.
XRAYS at 2, 6 and 12 wks post op.
Week 0-2:
- NON weight bearing.
- In splint at all times.
- Crutches for ambulation.
- Sutures out at 2 weeks.
Weeks 2 - 10:
- NON weight bearing.
- Walking boot placed.
- XRAY at 6 weeks.
- Begin home/in person PT –daily ankle ROM
- 1. Ice, NSAIDS.
- 2. ROM of ankle.
- 3. Isometrics for inversion/eversion.
- 4. Isotonics for plantar/dorsi flexion.
Weeks 10 - 12
- Progressive weight bearing in WALKING BOOT.
- Wean Crutches.
- PT for ankle conditioning and ROM.
- XRAY at 12 weeks – If evidence of healing
- 1. Proprioceptive training.
- 2. Advance to PT as tolerated.
Weeks 12 and beyond:
- Weight bearing as tolerated.
- Wean boot and progress to lace up ankle brace as needed.
- Transition to regular shoe as tolerated.
Other Ankle PT Protocol
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