Femur bone rod removal

2018-12-21 16:36:18
How much time does it will take to recover after removal of rod from femur bone.. Two screws one is on the hip other near to nee
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Kindly make sure that the  fracture  has united. Removal of screws and nail is not a much job. You can be up and about with in 24 to 48 hrs.after surgery.

Answered2018-12-23 07:53:57

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Removing a rod doesn't need much time to recover. Infact if your fracture has healed well you should be up and about after recovering from the effect of anaesthesia.
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considering your age is 26years, it is advisable to get your rod removed after it has done its job .i.e. help the fracture healing.

Answered2018-12-21 16:53:20

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