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Kindly help on the recovery progress (X Rays taken at Day 1 & Day 30 shared). Can I start bearing weight on the injured leg?
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Keep a stick in the other hand & start walking on even ground.
Gradually start knee bending exercises.
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Start weight bearing but avoid knee bending (flexion). You can manage with long knee brace.
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Can fully weight bear. Remove the plaster and start bending your knee now with physiotherapy
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
Orthopedic surgeon
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You should refer to your primary treating doctor for the rehabilitation protocol planning. When you mix up the protocols, you will land in trouble.
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Dr. Madhur Mahna
Orthopedist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Weight bearing will not be a problem here. You could’ve started bearing weight from day 1.
The problem here will be knee Flexion
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