What does FWB mean?

What does FWB mean?

• A. No restriction on weight placement
• B. No weight bearing
• C. Weight bearing as tolerated
• D. Partial weight bearing

Answer: (A)

Understanding weight-bearing terms is essential in rehab and post-op care. Full Weight Bearing means you can place your entire body weight on the injured leg without any restrictions, usually according to the clinician’s guidance. The option that says there is no restriction on weight placement matches this meaning exactly. In contrast, no weight bearing means no weight at all on the limb, weight bearing as tolerated means you can bear weight based on what you can tolerate, which may be less than full, and partial weight bearing means only a portion of your body weight is allowed. Full weight bearing is used when healing is advanced enough to tolerate full load without compromising the repair.

Understanding weight-bearing terms is essential in rehab and post-op care. Full Weight Bearing means you can place your entire body weight on the injured leg without any restrictions, usually according to the clinician’s guidance. The option that says there is no restriction on weight placement matches this meaning exactly.

In contrast, no weight bearing means no weight at all on the limb, weight bearing as tolerated means you can bear weight based on what you can tolerate, which may be less than full, and partial weight bearing means only a portion of your body weight is allowed. Full weight bearing is used when healing is advanced enough to tolerate full load without compromising the repair.