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Femur fracture
I met an accident last december due to which I broke my left femur and patella. A rod was inserted to help join the bone and it's been 4 months since. There is still some gap in the bone and a bulge on the other side as seen in the latest x-ray. Please help me understand if it an issue to be taken care of, and what all should I do to make sure the bone union is achieved soon
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Your fracture seems to have united.
You can gradually come to usual activities.
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
The fracture seems to be uniting nicely with good amount of callus around the fracture site..
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You can start with full weight bearing walking if there is no pain. Also start with Quadriceps and Hamstrings strengthening exercises.
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Avoid running and re injury..
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