Olecranon Fracture Fixation

Olecranon Fracture Fixation

PHASE I: Early ROM & Protect Fixation (0 to 6 weeks)

• Splint and postop dressing remains in place for the first 2 weeks.
• Hinged Elbow Brace worn at all times (after the initial dressing removed)
• Initiate elbow exercise program 5 times per day:
  • Passive and active elbow ROM to 90 degrees of flexion
  • Increase flexion 10 degrees each week in HEP
  • Avoid active extension
• Grip and wrist/hand AROM immediately.
• Perform supination ROM only with the elbow flexed to 90 degrees.

Phase II: Full ROM and function (>6 weeks)

• Advance ROM:
  • Full elbow and forearm ROM out of HEB
  • Initiate elbow and forearm strengthening.