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What exactly is non weight bearing?
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No weight at all: What i mean when i make my patients non-weight bearing is that they are not allowed to put any pressure whatsoever on the affected limb. Clarify with your physician, but in the meantime, stay off of it.
Answered 12/9/2012
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NWB: No weight is placed through that leg or arm.
Answered 12/12/2012
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