Encyclopedia: Weight Bearing
In orthopedics, weight bearing is the amount of weight a patient puts on the leg on which surgery has been performed. It is generally described as a percentage of the body weight, because each leg of a healthy person carries the full body weight when walking, in an alternating fashion. After surgery of the hip, or of the bones of the leg, ankle or foot, it is of the utmost...
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What is the maximum weight-bearing capacity of a residential balcony?
I just moved into a brand new condo in Florida and am interested in how...
I just moved into a brand new condo in Florida and am interested in how...
There is a code for this. For the absolute best answer you can call the city (county) building inspector's office (listed in the government blue pages of the phone...
Asked by Rick R - 3 months ago
is it hard to walk in a weight bearing boot?
i had foot surgery acouple weeks ago and soon i will be able to get...
i had foot surgery acouple weeks ago and soon i will be able to get...
The bottom is rounded to mimic the normal heel to toe progression which should minimize the limp. However, the walking boot or "CAM walker" is typically a lot higher than...
Asked by kelly430 - 4 months ago
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