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Why Has Stiffness Persisted After Undergoing Undergone Surgery For Distal Femur Fracture?
Hello doctor, i have undergone surgery for distal femur fracture 3 months ago. I am doing exercises regulary as adviced by my doctor, but still stiffness persist. i can only bend my leg upto 60 degree. Kindly let me know when i will resume my normal activites
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Hello,
It is quite common after major trauma and fracture.
You might require physiotherapy.
Consult a physiatrist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is quite common after major trauma and fracture.
You might require physiotherapy.
Consult a physiatrist and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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