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Femur Implant

A femur Implant is a medical device to replace a damaged or diseased femur (thigh bone). The implant may be made of metal, plastic, or ceramic materials and is designed to mimic the natural shape and function of the femur. Femur implants are typically used in patients who have experienced a traumatic injury or who have advanced osteoarthritis or other degenerative joint conditions. Rehabilitation following femur implant surgery typically involves physical therapy and a gradual return to normal activities.

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I want to remove the fitted rod in my thigh. Is it safe?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 24-year-old male. My height is 5 feet and 4 inches, and my weight is 48 kg. My thigh was broken six years ago, and a rod with three screws was fitted. After four months, two screws were removed. One screw and a rod are still left in my thigh. Can I withdraw the rod now? After so lon...  Read Full »

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Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you have no problem with the rod, then you can leave it. If you have to get it removed for some reason or if it is causing pain or any other difficulties, then it is safe to remove it, provided the fracture has healed, which will be see...  Read Full »

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