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Right Femur bone fracture
Hello Doctor I am 20 Year old male got an motorbike accident in November 13 2019 (3 months ago) and broke my right leg femur. Intramedullary nailing operation was done on femur. Now it got 3 months and I am visiting my doctor every month. My doctor said to continue the physiotherapy exercise and walk with a support . My doctor also confirmed that bone healing is good. How long to takes to for me to take a normal walk and when the rod can be removed? will there be any complications while removing the rod? My latest X ray image are attached.
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1.It will take 12 months atleast for healing,
2.Follow your doctors advise
3.Keep regular followup
4.Avoid repeat trauma
5. No bike riding
6. Dont think of removal till union of bone
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keep regular follow up and xray investigation bimonthly atmax
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Follow ur doctor advise.
Not to remove nail atleast for 2 year.
It may take 8-12 month for complete healing
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thank you.
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