Clinical
Weight Bearing Status
Amount of weight a patient is permitted or able to safely place on a particular limb.
Definition
Weight Bearing Status describes the amount of weight a patient is permitted or able to safely place on a particular limb.
Why it matters
Understanding weight-bearing restrictions is important for safe mobility, transfers, rehabilitation, and fall prevention.
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