Postoperative weight-bearing restrictions and rehabilitation after periacetabular osteotomy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence on postoperative rehabilitation strategies, particularly weight-bearing restrictions after periacetabular osteotomy (PAO).

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were searched until January 12, 2025. After duplicate removal, studies were screened by title, abstract, and full text using predefined criteria. Studies were included if they reported postoperative weight-bearing protocols after isolated PAO; studies with additional procedures, non-human data, or lacking mobilization details were excluded. Primary endpoints included postoperative weight-bearing instructions, duration of partial weight-bearing, and brace use. Secondary endpoints in

SUBMITTER: Leopold VJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12573821 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature