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How long did you have your immobilizer on after orif of femur fracture?
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Depends: You may not need anything or you may need one or more of the following: crutches, an immobilizer brace, an unloader brace, simple brace. Its unclear as to what type of fracture you are experiencing. Discuss with your orthopedist.
Answered 9/14/2013
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