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Intertrochanteric fracture recovery
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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Start weight bearing with walker/ walking stick
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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 …
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Well done job.
Gradual return to usual activities.
Kindly be under care of the surgeon who operated.
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Fracture healing takes time. Starts at 4-6 weeks as per age. Use support while walking to avoid over strain
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bed side hip and knee exercises to regain muscle strength
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repeat xray to check for any movements at fracture site
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You can put full weight bearing as tolerated or protected partial weight bearing for next couple of weeks
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You should still be doing partial weight bearing with walker or stick -not full weight bearing yet -at least 2 weeks more
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Yes, you can
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
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
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Physiotherapy hip and knee strengthening exercises
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Get an repeat xray done after one month from surgery
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Dr. R Praveen Kumar
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please wait for more 2 weeks atleast
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