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Femur fracture due to osteoporosis
Femur fracture due to osteoporosis, operated upon and implanted in the left thigh.
It's been 20 days from operation, walks with a walker, how long should she walk in a day?
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I hope she is walking non weight bearing .
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Dear Madam,
osteoporotic fractures are very notorious, and even can cause implant breakage, I would advise you to first know the cause and correct osteoporosis, Do not put weight on the injured limb, walk only when necessary, for toilet and essential things, get repeate x rays a monthly interval and see the status of union of the bone, full weight bearing should only be started once bone shows union.
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Chennai
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As it is osteoporotic fracture with operation done only 3 weeks it is not ok to bear weight now
Only minimal walking for essential work like bathroom and toilet to be done
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only after repeat x ray after 6 weeks and consulting orthopedician you should bear weight
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