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I HAVE FRACTURE IN LOWER THIRD OF RIGHT femur WHICH WAS FIXED WITH PLATE AND SCREW ON 22.7.2016. NOW I HAVE STARTED WALKING WITH PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING ON THE LIMB WITH THE HELP OF WALKER. KNEE BENDING EXERCISE AS WELL AS MUSCLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE HAS ALSO BEEN STARTED BY PHYSIOTHERAPIST. IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF NONUNION AT THIS STAGE. BY WHAT TIME THE BONE WILL HEAL PROPERLY.
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Hi, most probably it will take three month for healing. From date of operation. After that take x ray. Quadriceps muscle strength and proper knee bending required within three months.thanks
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