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When Can I Start Walking With Support After Tibia Fracture Surgery?

Hi sir,I m 30years old I met with bike accident and tibia bone fracture and interlocking nail tibia right fracture surgery were done on right leg.now I was in full bed rest.now 4weeks completed when should I start to walk with support and how much weight should barevoj my leg
posted on Mon, 24 Jun 2024
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Hello,

Tibia fractures can be painful and slow to heal, but you will recover soon if you take all post-surgery care and precautions. At 4 weeks, do not bear weight, only toe-touch with a walker or crutches. Partial weight-bearing with a walker or crutches may be allowed around 6–8 weeks, depending on healing as seen in X-ray, stability of fracture and the surgeon’s guidance.

At 12 weeks, allowance of gradual weight bearing may still be safe with a walker or crutches. Walking with minimal or no support if healing is adequate may be permissible only at the 4th to 6th month. Get a regular X-rays before any increase in activity. Walking too early can delay healing, bend the nail, or re-fracture the bone. You are advised to get follow-up clinical examinations done routinely for a better recovery.

If required Physio-therapy will be advised by the treating Surgeon. Have patience; be gentle with yourself. Buy some good books, music albums, painting stuff, etc., so that you can use your time while you take all post-operative care.

Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
General & Family Physician
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When Can I Start Walking With Support After Tibia Fracture Surgery?

Hello, Tibia fractures can be painful and slow to heal, but you will recover soon if you take all post-surgery care and precautions. At 4 weeks, do not bear weight, only toe-touch with a walker or crutches. Partial weight-bearing with a walker or crutches may be allowed around 6–8 weeks, depending on healing as seen in X-ray, stability of fracture and the surgeon’s guidance. At 12 weeks, allowance of gradual weight bearing may still be safe with a walker or crutches. Walking with minimal or no support if healing is adequate may be permissible only at the 4th to 6th month. Get a regular X-rays before any increase in activity. Walking too early can delay healing, bend the nail, or re-fracture the bone. You are advised to get follow-up clinical examinations done routinely for a better recovery. If required Physio-therapy will be advised by the treating Surgeon. Have patience; be gentle with yourself. Buy some good books, music albums, painting stuff, etc., so that you can use your time while you take all post-operative care. Hope I have answered your question. Take care. Regards, Dr. Nupur K. General & Family Physician