Remplissage Protocol

From Dr. Stephen Burkhardt (San Antonio Orthopaedic Group)

WEEKS 0-6

• Ultrasling x 6 weeks. Exercises – only prescribed post-op (shoulder shrugs, scapular retractions, ball squeezes and bicep curls)
  Physical therapy begins at 6 weeks post-op.

WEEKS 6-12

• Begin formal physical therapy – patient to be seen 2-3x/week
• PROM GOALS: Forward flexion: 180 degrees at 12 weeks post-op.
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