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Femur bone fracture
Is it necessary to keep rod for this fracture considering the age and diabetics. Is there any other option treatment can be given. Please suggest
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Operative and non operative Both have its pros and cons
With operation can mobilize as early as possible with guarded age related & surgery related risks
Without operation- derotation bar with prolonged bed rest leads to bedsore, dvt, pulmonary compromise , delayed mobilization
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better go for surgery after discussing & better understanding of the pros and cons with local orthopaedic consult
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1. Control of Diabetes
2. Early Operation to fix the fracture
3. early ambulation .
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Another view of hip (lateral) needed for right suggestion.
Nonsurgical treatment can be done but results are not so good . Discuss pin traction with your local Orthopedic doctor.
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Dr. Yallappa Herakal
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bagalkot
It's very best if the fracture is fixed with PFN nail after physician fitness.
Advantages are Early Mobilization of patient
Pain will be reduced completely within few days compared to non surgical treatment.
If opted for conservative treatment
Patient might siffer from Bedsore
DVT and other pulmonary complications
So Surgical Treatment will be best
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Get Admitted at near by Orthopedic Hospital
Physician Fitness followed by Surgery
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Don't wait for many days
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
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Ahmedabad
Better to operate
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