Episode 84 - Lateral Ankle Reconstruction

04/11/2025 5 min
Episode 84 - Lateral Ankle Reconstruction

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Episode Synopsis

A patient is evaluated in physical therapy three days following a lateral ankle reconstruction. Which of the following weight bearing limitations would be MOST typical for this patient?1.    Non-weight bearing with bilateral axillary crutches2.    Partial weight bearing with a single axillary crutch3.    Weight bearing as tolerated with bilateral axillary crutches4.    Weight bearing as tolerated with a single axillary crutchWatch the video version on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/5uaYZngN5Mo