FWB refers to which weight-bearing status?

FWB refers to which weight-bearing status?

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

Answer: (A)

FWB tests how weight-bearing status is described after injury or surgery. Full weight bearing means there are no restrictions on placing weight on the injured leg—you can bear the entire body weight on that limb as tolerated. This is why the option describing no restriction on weight placement is the best match for FWB. To contrast briefly: no weight bearing means no weight is allowed on the limb; weight bearing as tolerated means you can bear weight up to what pain or healing allows, which may not be the full load yet; partial weight bearing means only a portion of body weight is permitted.

FWB tests how weight-bearing status is described after injury or surgery. Full weight bearing means there are no restrictions on placing weight on the injured leg—you can bear the entire body weight on that limb as tolerated. This is why the option describing no restriction on weight placement is the best match for FWB.

To contrast briefly: no weight bearing means no weight is allowed on the limb; weight bearing as tolerated means you can bear weight up to what pain or healing allows, which may not be the full load yet; partial weight bearing means only a portion of body weight is permitted.