50% weight bearing walking

2021-11-27 10:16:55
Last 6 weeks 5 days before had ORIF with anti lateral locking plate fixation of proximal tibia for my left fractured leg I was advised 50% weight bearing walking can I use single elbow crutch for the same
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Answered2021-11-28 05:28:08

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Yes ,as fracture is uniting, you should now walk weight bearing upto tolerance with walker for 2-3 weeks followed by single elbow crutch

Answered2021-11-27 10:57:51

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