Abstract
Following successful lower limb implant surgery, the patient finds himself with a bony structure made mechanically rigid with pins, plates and screws or a total joint replacement. As a result of surgery, he also has soft tissue damage. The longterm success of surgery requires that the patient retains the mechanically sound fixation and is able to function as actively as desired. During the interim period, the patient is prescribed walking aids to facilitate ambulation and to achieve what is called weight bearing relief (WBR).
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Opila, K.A., Nicol, A.C. (1986). Evaluation of Upper and Lower Limb Loadings in Aided-Gait. In: Kossowsky, R., Kossovsky, N. (eds) Materials Sciences and Implant Orthopedic Surgery. NATO ASI Series, vol 116. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4474-9_5
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