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I have bone grafting in femur
Does femur bone grafting and nailing is really effective for facture healing..what is the union rate after bone grafting in femur ? Please let me know .I'm worried about my facture
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Why bone grafting and nailing ?
Seems you have undergone one surgery prior .
There is no clear data regarding union rate following procedure .
Fracture healing depends on many factors which can be modifiable or non modifiable .
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Fra turefemur is usually treated with nailing only, bone grafting is done only when there's significant bone loss, fracture heals in 6 to 9 months
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Indication for nailing and grafting is decided by the surgeon.
Results are usually gratifying.
Give your ortho surgeon, a free hand to manage the case.
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
3 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Bone grafting will definitely increase the healing capacity of fracture..
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send the xray
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Fracture healing Depends on so many factor starting from mode of injury to time of treatment and type of injury, fracture reduction and fixation with body immunity and general conditions..
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