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Rod in femur

2018-04-16 05:56:24
I have a rod in my femur.. It's almost 5 years. Is it OK for me to do leg exercises.. Is it safe?
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It is safe to leave the rod inside and do exercises

Answered2018-04-21 09:46:36

YESNO

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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). Quadriceps strengthening exercises-

Answered2018-04-16 10:44:16

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Yo can do any exercises.. now.

Answered2018-04-16 10:43:51

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What ur joking I haven’t done ur leg exercises Becoz of rod so faar by this time if ur fractured is united u can remove them too

Answered2018-04-16 06:06:29

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