After surgery on a left femur fracture, the patient is ordered partial weight bearing. Which of the following is correct about partial weight bearing?
Explanation
• The patient can place 30% to 50% of weight on the affected leg when on partial weight bearing status
• Full weight bearing allows the patient to place all of their weight on the affected limb
• Toe-touch or touch-down weight bearing allows the patient to touch the floor with the affected limb, but not support any weight
• Weight bearing as tolerated allows the patient to independently choose the amount of weight