While patients may prefer early weight bearing and fewer restrictions, the jury is still out on the timing of weight bearing after surgery for ankle fracture. A team of researchers from the University ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Weight bearing on an ankle within three weeks post-surgery is deemed safe, with no increased risk of complications. Early weight bearing aids recovery by ...

Early weight bearing can help speed up a patient's recovery by preventing muscle deconditioning, improving joint range of motion and allowing an earlier return to independence." Dr. Kyle Schweser ...