Non Weight Bearing (NWB) | 合法醫療器材資訊網

FullWeightBearing(FWB)[edit|editsource]...FWBmeansnorestrictiontoweightbearing.Inotherwords,100%ofaperson'sbodyweightcanbetransmitted ...

In orthopedics, weight bearing refers to how much weight or force is put through a specific limb. It is common for a surgeon or treating physician to prescribing a reduced amount of weight bearing for a specific surgery or injury. Adherence to this reduced weight bearing status is vital for optimal recovery, as prematurely increased weight bearing can delay healing.[1][2] A reduced weight bearing status can be applied to either an upper or lower limb.

It is important to note that walking is inherently an activity requiring single leg stance and as such, a person with no physical limitations will carry all of their body weight through each leg at different points in the gait cycle[1].[3] Therefore, having a reduced weight bearing status, for a lower limb, can have wide reaching impacts on walking and ambulation.

Injuries or surgeries most commonly indicating a lower weight ...