How long will i have to use crutches after an osteotomy? how long will i have to be on crutches after my osteotomy?

See below: Talk to your surgeon. Crutches are not always necessary.

6 weeks.: 6 weeks is our protocol. That's how long it takes for cut bone to heal.

Depends: It depends on the type of osteotomy performed as well as the type of hardware (plates and screws used to fix the osteotomy) that is used in your surgery. Typically, patients use crutches for about 4-8 weeks.