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Femur Bone Broken, Limping. Remedy?

I broke the neck of my Femur last may and I had some sort of Naillette put into my hipDoctors.said tey hav never seen a break as bad. I'm trying to find the name of the type of nail put into my hip,I am still limpin badly and have joined a gym and water arobicits to see if it will help me walk better. will I be able to walk properly again!
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Based on the description, I assume that you may have sustained INTRACAPSULAR fracture neck of femur. Non union & Avascular necrosis are common complications of this type of fracture which lead to pain & limitation of movements in the hip joint. Whereas EXTRACAPSULAR fracture neck of femur commonly results in Malunion leading to shortening of leg that may cause limping.

Anyway, a detailed physical examination and appropriate investigations are necessary (like xray, MRI etc) to exactly find out the cause for your limp.

Consult your treating doctor for a detailed workup and further management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Femur Bone Broken, Limping. Remedy?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Based on the description, I assume that you may have sustained INTRACAPSULAR fracture neck of femur. Non union & Avascular necrosis are common complications of this type of fracture which lead to pain & limitation of movements in the hip joint. Whereas EXTRACAPSULAR fracture neck of femur commonly results in Malunion leading to shortening of leg that may cause limping. Anyway, a detailed physical examination and appropriate investigations are necessary (like xray, MRI etc) to exactly find out the cause for your limp. Consult your treating doctor for a detailed workup and further management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day