Question 1

for a broken femur and tib requiring rods/pins, what would be the avg hosp stay and avg recovery time? non-smoker, healthy fit 30 yo male. ballpark.

Accepted Answer

2-3 day stay: A broken femur and at broken tibia requiring rods is a major injury.  Assuming they were isolated (no other injuries occurred), a 2-3 day stay is a reasonable timeframe.  There are several other factors that can impact the time required in the hospital and with major trauma prolonged stays are not uncommon.

Question 2

for a bone cyst in my femur , how long would be the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care.  Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

Question 3

what is the recovery time after an osteochondroma surgery on the femur and what are the complication with bending the knee?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies somewhat based upon the size of the osteochondroma, and so how much of the femur has to be resected.  For at least 6-12 weeks there will typically be an increased risk of fracture secondary to the stress riser that uccues at the site of bone resection.

Question 4

what is the typical recovery time after a compound femur fracture?

Accepted Answer

4-6 months: Assumong there is no bone loss or infection most compound femur fractures will heal in 4-6 months.

Question 5

i am a male 74 years of age who broke my femur 11 days ago. i had surgery and spent a week in the hospital until being transferred to a rehab center. i am not able to walk yet. how long should my recovery last? when should i be able to go home?

Accepted Answer

: Your case is very unusual so I wonder if you have any other significant comorbidities such as severe obesity, history of stroke or heart problem. If your health condition wasn't bad before the surgery then there is something wrong with your surgery or the rehab process because most people are able to walk after 3 months. You need to be re-evaluated by an orthopedist as soon as possible. Good luck.

Question 6

i have femur fracture and knee proximal tibia, what foods should i take for full recovery of my bones ?  it's been 3 months after the surgery.

Accepted Answer

Ck your D level: I find my patients don't heal well if their Vitamin D levels are low

Question 7

an mri revealed a fracture on the condyle of my femur. will it heal on it's own? what can i do to speed recovery? (knee swelling, lost quad strength)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Presumably this is a nondisplaced fracture, otherwise your doctor likely would have recommended some type of intervention, so yes, a nondisplaced femoral condyle fracture will heal on its own.  The primary keys to recovery are to work on strength and rom, which you should be able to start at 3 - 4 weeks.  Your treating physician will know best as to the timing of your treatment.

Question 8

what're the dangers of a shattered femur if left untreated for 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Several: Nerve and vascular injury.  Developing a compartment syndrome due to swelling.  And pain!

Question 9

can rods for femurs get infected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Intramedullary rods and all other orthopedic hardware can get infected.

Question 10

why would you get a hole in your femur?

Accepted Answer

Djd, congenital: Could be from degenerative joint dz, congenital or from trauma.

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For a broken femur and tib requiring rods/pins, what would be the avg hosp stay and avg recovery time? non-smoker, healthy fit 30 yo male. ballpark.

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For a bone cyst in my femur , how long would be the recovery time?

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What is the recovery time after an osteochondroma surgery on the femur and what are the complication with bending the knee?

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What is the typical recovery time after a compound femur fracture?

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I am a male 74 years of age who broke my femur 11 days ago. i had surgery and spent a week in the hospital until being transferred to a rehab center. i am not able to walk yet. how long should my recovery last? when should i be able to go home?

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I have femur fracture and knee proximal tibia, what foods should i take for full recovery of my bones ? it's been 3 months after the surgery.

A member asked:

An mri revealed a fracture on the condyle of my femur. will it heal on it's own? what can i do to speed recovery? (knee swelling, lost quad strength)

A member asked:

What're the dangers of a shattered femur if left untreated for 24 hours?

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Can rods for femurs get infected?

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Why would you get a hole in your femur?

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