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Femur bone rod and screw
I'm advised to get screws and rod removed from femur, I will plan to get this done . I need to know how much time it will take to recover.
Attached is not my x-ray but same as mine bone got healed completely.
Rod inserted time sep 21 2015.
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Very well done job.
After removing the nail & screws, you can be up and about in next 1-2 days.
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2-3 weeks. Avoid putting all the weight on your operated limb for few weeks to avoid post removal stress fractures.
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Bone has healed.
Time for bone to heal after removal of PFN is around 2 weeks.
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Avoid direct weight bearing for 1 week.
Avoid running for 1 month post implant removal.
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