Fear of non-union of femur is driving me crazy : please help

[RTBT_C]

Hi there,

I am not an expert however can I ask how much pain you are in when you weightbear? i.e out of 10 with 10 being pain that you require hospital admission.

Thanks

Hello,

When I'm walking, if I limp, then there's not much pain....maybe 3/10 if I walk for 20-25 mins straight without a crutch.
With a crutch, pain level is 2/10 after 35-40 mins.

If I want to walk without a limp, I feel a dull ache in my inner thigh, which can be rated at 6 or 7/10

[kwunfu]

I would highly recommend seeking an orthopedic surgeon advice. I can not comment on the Xray or callous formation however after 3 months I would expect less symptoms and a better ability to walk. It may be that you require further strengthening i.e. squats and gym work however not seeing your condition I can not comment. Please do not be too concerned but do seek further opinion from an orthopedic specialist. Even in Australia I have had to send my patients for 2nd or 3rd consults.

[RTBT_C]

I would highly recommend seeking an orthopedic surgeon advice. I can not comment on the Xray or callous formation however after 3 months I would expect less symptoms and a better ability to walk. It may be that you require further strengthening i.e. squats and gym work however not seeing your condition I can not comment. Please do not be too concerned but do seek further opinion from an orthopedic specialist. Even in Australia I have had to send my patients for 2nd or 3rd consults.

Yes, I'll visit my orthopaedic surgeon tomorrow, who was not concerned that much about limping, when I saw him the last time. He said that to walk normally I might need 12 months.
Thanks for your suggestions mate.

@others: if someone can comment on the X-rays it'll be really helpful.

[kwunfu]

From the Xrays there is some callous formation which means some bony growing and acceptance of the metal work. Please do not be so set on what the Xrays show or do not show as there is a lot of science telling us now that Xrays or imaging does not necessarily correlate with symptoms. I would be more working on you strength and movement deficits as it sounds like when you correct your gait it causes more symptoms. This suggests that your leg muscles especially your gluteals and hamstrings may be fatiguing causing loading on your limb that is still healing.

Again I do recommend a second orthopedic consult if you are still concerned particularly if after 4 months post operation you are still experiencing the same symptoms you have described.