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Femur fracture
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I had fracture in femoral shaft and neck head region in September 2018.Internal fixation was done.Now doctor is asking me to put only 25% weight. For how long should I wait to put full weight??
Will it heal??
Can I go to Office with the help of crutches??
Please help
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Need xray and clinical examination to comment.
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Fracture of neck and shaft of femur take 3 to 4 months to unite.
Use a pair of crutches to go to office.
Full weight bearing is done after there is radiological union.
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need x ray and clinical examination to comment on or follow as per your doctor
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