A member asked:

I had femur surgery in january this year. i desperately want the rod to be removed. would you recommend it?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No: The Rod is now an integridad part of your anatomy just like an artificial knee or dental implants.

Answered 6/5/2018

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