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Femur Fracture with Xray
Hello Doctor,
I had a left femur fracture and underwent intramedullary nailing with screws on 24 May 2025.
These X-rays are from 1 month 8 days post-surgery.
I’m concerned about the visible fracture gap in the lateral view.
I’ve just started calcium+D3 supplements.
I’m doing partial weight-bearing and flexion exercises.
Please review and let me know:
Is bone healing progressing normally?
Is the gap something to worry about?
What phase of healing am I in now?
When can I expect full weight-bearing?
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It will take a few more weeks for visible callus at the fracture site.
Dont worry about bone healing, considering your age of 21 years, these xrays are excellent as there is sufficient bone contact.
Even a gap twice the size of this will definately be united once weight bearing is started.So don't worry about the gap.
The fracture is yet to be united,and no visible callus is seen.
As it has been more than 1 month,you should start full weight bearing and keep doing range of motion exercises.If possible also send xrays of upper end of femur.
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The fixation is good
Don’t worry about the gap
Give yourself after 3-4 months to comment on the gap visibility after surgery.
Continue your medications and start mobilising and physiotherapy
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
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9 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry, Just follow ur Doctor advise
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Good surgery
Follow your doctor advice
Gap will take few more months to heal
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