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Enhancing Safe Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Evaluating Documentation Practices for Mobilization and Weight-Bearing Protocols

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Background Accurate documentation of mobilization and weight-bearing status is critical for safe rehabilitation following orthopedic surgery or musculoskeletal injury. Poor or inconsistent recording can lead to miscommunication between teams, inappropriate rehabilitation prescriptions, and adverse patient outcomes. In August 2024, the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) introduced updated standards to standardize terminology and enhance clarity across multidisciplinary teams. By auditing cu...

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Published
Peer review status:
Peer reviewed

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10.7759/cureus.98698

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University of Oxford
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Publisher:
Springer
Journal:
Cureus: Journal of Medical Science More from this journal
Volume:
17
Issue:
12
Pages:
e98698
Publication date:
2025-12-08
Acceptance date:
2025-12-07
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EISSN:
2168-8184
ISSN:
2168-8184
Pmid:
41510479


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English
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3670482
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2026-01-18
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