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How can you fix a broken femur?
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Plates or rods: A broken femur is usually repaired with screws, plates, or rods depending on where the bone is broke and surgeon preference.
Answered 4/8/2019
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Intramedullary Nail: The standard surgical intervention for an adult femur fracture is an intramedullary (im) nail.
Answered 4/17/2013
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