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Clinical scores such as the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification describe comorbidity burden, but their relationship with actual weight bearing and functional outcome regarding activities associated with daily living is insufficiently understood. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, patients aged &gt; 65 years treated surgically for femoral neck fractures (FNFs) or trochanteric femoral fractures (TFFs) were included. Postoperative weight bearing was assessed after 4 to 7 days using sensor-based insoles. Average peak force of the operated limb, normalized to body weight, was the primary outcome. Associations with postoperative weight bearing and functional outcome were analyzed using multivariable linear regression models. Results: Early postoperative weight bearing remained below recommended levels, with lower limb loading in TFFs. Higher CCI values were associated with increased loading in TFF patients, and higher ASA classifications with reduced loading. Higher postoperative Barthel Index (BI) was independently associated with increased limb loading. Postoperative BI was influenced by age, preoperative BI, and fracture type. Conclusions: Despite permission for full weight bearing, early postoperative limb loading after PFF remains below recommended levels, particularly in TFFs. CCI and ASA show fracture type-specific associations with actual weight bearing, whereas BI is independent of ASA and CCI. 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