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A member asked:

I broke my left femur and it has been seven month now the bone has no callus formation and it has not join, do i need surgical treatment?

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Probably: It sounds like you have a fracture non-union and surgery is indicated.

Dr Griggs agreed

Answered 10/29/2012

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

More immobilization: Do not smoke. Eat a healthy diet. You may benefit with a bone stimulator in cases of delayed or no healing. If no significant improvement is seen, you may need surgery.

Answered 12/10/2013

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