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Early Weight Bearing After Surgery Shows Strong Outcomes

Patients allowed to bear weight sooner after calcaneal fracture surgery showed strong functional recovery and low pain, without higher complication rates.

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A systematic review of 20 studies involving 1,051 patients with unilateral displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures indicated that traditional prolonged non-weight-bearing rehabilitation may be needlessly restrictive. With a median patient age of 44 and 79% being men, outcomes showed high function scores (mean AOFAS 86, Maryland Foot Score 91) and low pain levels after early weight-bearing protocols. Complication rates remained within expected limits, but a lack of randomized trials highlights the need for updated, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies.

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Early Weight Bearing After Surgery Shows Strong Outcomes

Patients allowed to bear weight sooner after calcaneal fracture surgery showed strong functional recovery and low pain, without higher complication rates.

  • by Stanley Gajete

  • August 28, 2025

  • 2 min

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