Inspired Spinal Cord Injury Support Forum

rollingpastor
New Member

Posts: 1

Reputation: 0 Likes
Date Joined: February 2014

Member is: Offline
Send PM

unhealing broken femur Feb 7, 2014 8:03:52 GMT -8

Quote

Post by rollingpastor on Feb 7, 2014 8:03:52 GMT -8

Has anyone dealt with a femur break that wouldn't heal? My Ortho surgeon hasn't had any success with treatment after 8 weeks (using braces and casts) and surgery to place a rod at site is not a possibility due to weak bone. Found a 2nd Ortho surgeon who specializes in this type of problem can do rod, but attach upper femur and to calf bone. Downside: 2 inches shorter leg and possibility of knee not bending well if rod is in too long (6 months).
Has anyone dealt with this issue before or type of surgery? Has anyone dealt with a shorter leg with wheelchair and daily activity?

Lαrα
Global Moderator

STAFF

Posts: 7,350

Post Likes Received: 3,100
Date Joined: August 2013
Injury: CES
Date Injured: March 2011

Member is: Offline
Send PM

unhealing broken femur Feb 7, 2014 8:38:36 GMT -8

Quote

Post by Lαrα on Feb 7, 2014 8:38:36 GMT -8

rollingpastor my friend who is was in rehab with me broke bones in both her legs when she had her accident so although her bones were strong she does now have one leg shorter than the other.

I can ask her any questions that you may have because as she has been through some traumas with this too

Welcome aboard by the way

Butiki Advanced Member Posts: 2,270 Post Likes Received: 1,154 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: L 3 ASIA B CES Date Injured: 16/11/2012 Member is: Offline Send PM	unhealing broken femur Feb 8, 2014 2:44:02 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Butiki on Feb 8, 2014 2:44:02 GMT -8 Hi rollingpastor, and To the forum. I hope you get this sorted out soon, it doesn't sound like fun.
	Just do it

DJ Administrator STAFF Posts: 8,162 Post Likes Received: 2,829 Date Joined: July 2013 Injury: C6 - ASIA B Date Injured: June 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	unhealing broken femur Feb 8, 2014 6:16:34 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by DJ on Feb 8, 2014 6:16:34 GMT -8 Welcome rollingpastor! I'm sorry to hear about that, it doesn't sound fun! Do they know why it's not healing? Could be from a lack of vitamins such as Cacium, Vitamin D, etc?

Site Map	Site Policies	Helpful Links
Home	Terms of Service	Forum Features
About Us	Privacy Policy	Site Discussion
Account	Rules	Server Status
New Posts	Report Abuse	Mobile App

unhealing broken femur

Post by rollingpastor on Feb 7, 2014 8:03:52 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Feb 7, 2014 8:38:36 GMT -8

Post by Butiki on Feb 8, 2014 2:44:02 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Feb 8, 2014 6:16:34 GMT -8

Like Us On Facebook

Help Support The Forum