Patient's question:
My nephew was riding a bicycle while playing three years ago and accidentally fell. When he fell, he hit his lower leg. When he went to the hospital, the doctor said it was a fracture of the femoral shaft. After the fracture was set, he didn't feel much pain for a while and went out to play again. However, three years have passed. The area where the bone was broken still occasionally hurts. After a thorough examination, the doctor said the bone never healed. What should I do if the bone hasn't healed three years after a femoral shaft fracture?Doctor's answer:
The content describes a case of non-union after femoral shaft fracture surgery. In this situation, it is necessary to proceed with further surgical treatment after being admitted to the orthopedics department: autologous bone grafting. Post-surgery, the following points should be noted:1. Use of a fixation device for the affected area. Follow medical advice for periodic follow-ups. Based on the results of these follow-ups, subsequent treatment and functional rehabilitation should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Functional rehabilitation must be performed gradually. Avoid being overly conservative or overly eager for quick results. Prevent the patient from engaging in inappropriate movements independently, and more importantly, prevent re-injury.
3. Enhance nutrition and appropriately increase the intake of high-calcium foods.