Intertrochanteric fracture recovery

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Intertrochanteric fracture recovery

2025-10-13 13:44:44

Asked for Male, 39 Years

Hello i attached my xray its my 2 weeks old xray i can walk with stick with full weight bearing i have no pain i have fear to do put weight on my leg

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Dr. Arun Dhangi

Orthopedist

5 yrs expBelgaum

Walker assisted non weight bearing ambulance for another 2 to 3 weeks Than u can start partial weight bearing as tolerated Get x ray before complete weight bearing usually after 6 to 8 weeks …

Answered2025-10-16 03:13:18

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Dr. N. C. Gupta

Orthopedic surgeon

57 yrs expDelhi

Well done job. Gradual return to usual activities. Kindly be under care of the surgeon who operated.

Answered2025-10-15 22:58:54

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Dr. Nilkumar Hirjibhai Zalavadia

Orthopedist

12 yrs expBangalore

Yes

Answered2025-10-14 13:47:24

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Dr. Lalit

Orthopedist

12 yrs expDelhi

Fracture healing takes time. Starts at 4-6 weeks as per age. Use support while walking to avoid over strain

Next Steps

bed side hip and knee exercises to regain muscle strength

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repeat xray to check for any movements at fracture site

Answered2025-10-14 08:25:58

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Dr. Kuna Nagendra

Orthopedic surgeon

14 yrs expSrikakulam

You can put full weight bearing as tolerated or protected partial weight bearing for next couple of weeks

Answered2025-10-13 15:26:35

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Dr. Sanjeev Varma

Orthopedic Surgeon

38 yrs expDelhi

You should still be doing partial weight bearing with walker or stick -not full weight bearing yet -at least 2 weeks more

Answered2025-10-13 14:21:42

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia

Orthopedic Surgeon

6 yrs expAhmedabad

Yes, you can

Answered2025-10-13 14:01:02

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Dr. Prathyusha Azari

Orthopedist

4 yrs expVisakhapatnam

Fracture union takes at least 4 to 6 weeks … don’t keep your entire weight or load in that same leg .. use walker until 2 more weeks

Next Steps

Physiotherapy hip and knee strengthening exercises

Health Tips

Get an repeat xray done after one month from surgery

Answered2025-10-15 01:46:05

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Dr. R Praveen Kumar

Orthopedist

10 yrs expHyderabad

Please wait for more 2 weeks atleast

Answered2025-10-14 02:45:56

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