Table 2 Post-operative restrictions following anterior closing wedge proximal tibial osteotomy
Weight bearing | Range of Motion | Strengthening | |
|---|---|---|---|
Weeks 0–4 | Flat Foot (0–25%) | Weeks 0–2: 0–90 Week 2+: Progress to full | - Restore quad recruitment. - Avoid active hamstring exercises. |
Weeks 4–8 | - Weeks 4–6: 50% - Weeks 6–8: WBAT with crutches | Full | - Closed chain quad exercises. - Multi-angle knee isometrics. |
Weeks 8–16 | Full | Full | - Advance proprioceptive and balance exercises. - Progress open and closed chain strengthening. - Include elliptical and bike. |