Yes. I have a rod and pin in my leg and it is functioning very well. Actually, that leg is now stronger than the one that was not injured. I don't know how long you have been recovering. I was told it could take up to 6 months to be fully recovered and that's probably about right. I was able to make steady progress especially when I no longer needed a walker. I moved on to a cane and then nothing. After a few years, I went back to a cane when outside but that was due to my back issue, not my leg. As for walking the dog--she is about 45 lbs. She can be anxious at times, startles easily, and has a bit of a hunting instinct. That means she can lunge unexpectedly at sounds and sights. So if you are walking her and she sees a tiny rabbit or squirrel, she darts with all her might--and she's strong!! Unfortunately, she darted one day and somehow her leash got tangled around my legs. I went flying, landing on a very hard surface. Walks now are just too risky for me. We have a large yard where she gets plenty of exercise every day chasing anything that moves--a rabbit, a squirrel, a paper bag, or a basket that wasn't there the day before. I think if I took her for a walk, my family would disown me!! Despite everything, I still love my dog.