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How Long Does Comminuted Distal Femur Fracture Take To Heal?
Question: I have suffered comminuted distal femur fracture one month back and undergone surgery with 5 screws and one plate internally fixed. Now since the date of surgery or fracture, I have been able to bend my leg only
30% so far.please advise me solution for this problems.
30% so far.please advise me solution for this problems.
Brief Answer:
It will take few more weeks of regular physiotherapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A comminuted fracture takes at least 6-8 weeks to heal properly. Once the bones will gain proper strength, with the help of active physiotherapy you will be able to regain the full range of movement. Do not do too much too soon so as to injure the soft callus that is formed.
It will take time. You will feel much better after two weeks more.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
It will take few more weeks of regular physiotherapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A comminuted fracture takes at least 6-8 weeks to heal properly. Once the bones will gain proper strength, with the help of active physiotherapy you will be able to regain the full range of movement. Do not do too much too soon so as to injure the soft callus that is formed.
It will take time. You will feel much better after two weeks more.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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