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What Is The Treatment For Broken Femur And Spiral Fracture In My Thigh?
I broke my femur next to the ball in my hip and also had a spiral fracture in my thigh with two breaks in my leg.
Now five months later the hip has healed but one of the screws in my thigh has broke. What does that mean and
Does anything have to be done about it. My leg is weak but I don't have any pain.
Now five months later the hip has healed but one of the screws in my thigh has broke. What does that mean and
Does anything have to be done about it. My leg is weak but I don't have any pain.
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
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you need to get fresh xray done for femur to assess spiral fracture union.if the fracture is healing with broken screw then avoid weight bearing till solid union.screw can break if weight bearing is done early.as far as weakness of leg is concerned all you need is muscle strengthening excercises.i hope all your querry are answered .
you need to get fresh xray done for femur to assess spiral fracture union.if the fracture is healing with broken screw then avoid weight bearing till solid union.screw can break if weight bearing is done early.as far as weakness of leg is concerned all you need is muscle strengthening excercises.i hope all your querry are answered .
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