Toe touch bearing describes which weight-bearing status?

• A. No weight bearing
• B. Partial weight bearing
• C. Toe touch bearing allows only toe contact for balance
• D. Full weight bearing

Answer: (C)

Toe touch bearing is a weight-bearing status where the toes may touch the floor to help with balance, but the leg does not bear significant weight. The body’s weight is supported mainly through the arms via crutches or a walker, with the foot just lightly contacting the ground for stability. This sits between no weight bearing (where the limb should not contact the ground at all for support) and partial weight bearing (where a portion of body weight is placed through the leg). It’s also distinct from full weight bearing, in which the leg supports body weight through the foot without restriction. So allowing only toe contact for balance accurately describes toe touch bearing.