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I need to find an orthopedic surgeon that specializes in total femur replacement?

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Total femur: You would need either an adult reconstruction surgeon (total joint surgeon) or an orthopedic oncologist to do that surgery.

Answered 11/22/2015

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

You will have to--: -seek out a large clinic like Mayo or the like. Campbell Clinic may have someone. You need to have a very serious problem,such as a large tumor that encompasses the entire femur,which has never been reported. Usually located at the end of long bones as in the femur @ the knee.indications for what you seek are not known to me. Good luck!

Answered 2/23/2016

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Are you sure?: Total femur replacement is a lot different than just the replacement of a hip or knee. Most replacements that are beyond that are done primarily in orthopedic oncology as limb salvage procedures. You could probably start by seeing a general orthopedic surgeon that does hip and knee replacements and if he feels like you need more than that, he can refer you to a subspecialist in your region.

Answered 5/19/2017

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