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Femur IT Fracture
Dear Doctor,
My father has broken his IT femur fracture 12 days back while walking he fell down.
Actually he has been diabetic since 20 yrs and also got a heart attack in 2021. A stent was placed following a heart attack.current lvef 35%.
The doctor & anesthesiologist refused to operate and said it is the highest risky case. Instead placed traction in leg and advised bed rest for 45 days. It will automatically heal.
I am uploading the x ray. pl guide how much time it takes to heal this fracture.
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Surgical and Nonsurgical both have their own drawbacks .
Better to for surgery under better facilities- Lumbar plexus block , Good ICU setup if needed post surgery .
With bed rest and traction - high chances of malunion , nonunion , bed sores , other cardiopulmonary complications( also possible in surgery)
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Fracture is in good reduction position
It will heal in 1.5- 2 month
Consult regularly
Take medicine
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
This fracture takes between 1 to 2 months for union.
Continue with bedrest and traction till then
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Derotation boot and traction is advisable as patient EF is low
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fracture would take 6-12 weeks to heal
till then be at bed rest
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either use water or air bed to prevent bed sores as patient has to be in bed for longer duration
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
3 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
If surgery go for PFN nailing
If not surgery go with derotation boot and traction
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