Elbow Arthroplasty

PHASE 1: Early ROM (0 to 6 weeks)

• Soft postop dressing remains in place for the first week
• Staples will be removed by surgeon in 14 days
• Extension night splint is to be worn at night
• Initiate elbow exercise program 5 times per day:
• AAROM and PROM into flexion, extension, supination and pronation
• No restriction on elbow motion
• Grip ROM and strengthening exercises

PHASE II: Restore function (>6 weeks)

• Advance active and passive ROM as tolerated
• Initiate gentle elbow strengthening
• Discontinue night splint

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