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Will I need crutches after surgery?
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Dr John McNicholl
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr McNicholl is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon that has a subspecialist interest in hip and knee surgery, and lower limb trauma. He regularly performs … View Profile
Yes, most patients use crutches for the first 6-8 weeks after surgery to allow the bone to heal properly while limiting weight-bearing on the leg.
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