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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: Tomhard on February 26, 2021, 11:19:13 AM

Title: Femur Fracture Healing
Post by: Tomhard on February 26, 2021, 11:19:13 AM
Hello guys.

Imagine having 2 broke femurs without lengthening. (Fracture) and a nail is implanted.
When after surgery are you allowed to weightbear and walk normal without having to be careful?
PS: Im not talking about lengthening, just 2 broken femurs.
Title: Re: Femur Fracture Healing
Post by: Jamesy998 on February 26, 2021, 11:21:16 AM
Hello guys.

Imagine having 2 broke femurs without lengthening. (Fracture) and a nail is implanted.
When after surgery are you allowed to weightbear and walk normal without having to be careful?
PS: Im not talking about lengthening, just 2 broken femurs.

Depends on the method used.
Title: Re: Femur Fracture Healing
Post by: hanshi on February 26, 2021, 11:53:47 AM
Hello guys.

Imagine having 2 broke femurs without lengthening. (Fracture) and a nail is implanted.
When after surgery are you allowed to weightbear and walk normal without having to be careful?
PS: Im not talking about lengthening, just 2 broken femurs.
Normally when there is a bone bridge strong enough between the 2 bone parts.
Title: Re: Femur Fracture Healing
Post by: Tomhard on February 26, 2021, 12:57:01 PM
Normally when there is a bone bridge strong enough between the 2 bone parts.

So how long does it take. Just after inserting a normal trauma nail? 2 months or longer?
Title: Re: Femur Fracture Healing
Post by: Jamesy998 on February 26, 2021, 02:48:29 PM
Normally when there is a bone bridge strong enough between the 2 bone parts.

No need for a strong bridge for LON method. There are many patients walking without aid straight after the surgery, a few days post op. But for precise there would have to be that bridge like you say.
Title: Re: Femur Fracture Healing
Post by: more on February 26, 2021, 03:17:15 PM
Depends on the method used.
6 week no walking .
6 to 12 week partial weight bearing with walker or elbow crutches.
12 week to 16 week walking without any support.
after 16 week you are functionally independent.