What are the different types of weight bearing I may be allowed to perform?
The doctor will indicate to you how much weight you will be allowed to put on your surgical leg when you walk and perform transfers. This will be communicated to your Joint Center Team as well. The different types of weight bearing are 1) weight bearing as tolerated, 2) 50% weight bearing, 3) toe touch (or touch down) weight bearing, and 4) non-weight bearing. 1. Weight bearing as tolerated means you are permitted to put as much weight on your leg as you can tolerate. 2. 50% weight bearing means you are permitted to put about one half of your body weight on your leg at any given time. 3. Toe touch (touch down) weight bearing means you are permitted to place your toe or foot on the floor for balance only, but no weight should be placed through it. 4. Non-weight bearing means you are not allowed to place any weight on your surgical leg at any time.
