A member asked:

A 65 years old women. non union of femur bone, after 1st surgery. can bone graft be inserted without exchanging nail in 2nd surgery.

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Nonunion femur: No you really should have the fracture re reamed to get bleeding bone formed and then have the second nail inserted with possible bone graft.

Answered 12/6/2013

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