I have a couple questions regarding my left femoral neck fracture and left comminuted femur shaft fracture. This occured after an automobile accident on March 24, 2011. (I am attaching xrays)
My first question is, is it normal for a comminuted femur shaft fracture to be left with bone fragments "floating" around nail.
My second question is, how long is the typical healing time of this type of fracture? It is now just over three months and I am still on a non-weight bearing status with quite a bit of pain in the middle of thigh and at the knee. We tried PT but the pain increased with each day so Orthopedic Doc pulled me from PT and ordered a bone stimulator. Just received stimulator yesterday and am to wear it 10 hours a day until I see him again in August.
I know all femur fractures are different for all patients but I am getting concerned about the pain and what may be causing it.
Thank you kindly,
Sandy
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Thanked 0 Times in 0 PostsBrief Medical History OverviewAge: 36, Female, Presenting Problem Since: 3+ months, Symptom Behaviour: remaining constant, Symptoms Worse (24hr Behaviour): symptoms worse at night, Aggravating Factors:: applying pressure makes worse, Easing Factors:: resting, Investigations: X-Rays, No Diabetes, No history of High Blood Pressure, No Medications, No Osteoporosis, No Hx of Cancer, No Unexplained Weight Loss, No Bowel/Bladder issues, Other Info: Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 5 years ago
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