Weight Bearing (WB)

Weight bearing refers to the degree to which a patient can place weight on an affected limb after an injury or surgery. Common WB grades include Full Weight Bearing (FWB), Weight Bearing as Tolerated (WBAT), Partial Weight Bearing (PWB), and Non-Weight Bearing (NWB). More specific classifications, like Toe Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB), indicate limited contact without supporting weight, while terms such as NWB LLE or NWB RLE specify non-weight bearing status for the left or right lower extremity. These designations help guide recovery and rehabilitation plans.