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I've a non-hinged knee brace. immobilization means i shud not move my leg at all or i shuldn't walk wit that leg? walking with crutches is ok or not?
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Walk some not much: you have a knee immobilized. The purpose is to rest. You can walk to care for yourself but you want to rest and heal. Use common sense.
Answered 8/17/2019
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