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Is It Okay To Put Weight On My Leg With A Broken Bone Above The Knee ?

I had an accident in August 2013 and broke my ankle and femur and crushed my heel and knee I have had several surgeries and I was told they were gonna put fake bone in my knee and when I came out of surgery they just took all hardware out and plate that was for my femur ! My femur is still broke and the dr out me in a knee brace and told me to start putting weight on it they want to put a rod from ankle to thigh and me not be able to bend knee at all . Is it okay to put weight on my leg with bone broke above knee ? Can I have something else done to k
Leg were I can walk and bend knee I'm still on crutch and I also have no insurance
Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi Dear,
The decision to put weight is based on whether the bone is united sufficiently .This is based on xray and patient symptoms(like bone pain).I need to see your xray .But,having said that if your doctor is confident about union,why do you hesitate in putting weight as advised.
Take care and i shall be glad to help you if you have any further query.
wishing you good health.
You can contact me directly at http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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Is It Okay To Put Weight On My Leg With A Broken Bone Above The Knee ?

Hi Dear, The decision to put weight is based on whether the bone is united sufficiently .This is based on xray and patient symptoms(like bone pain).I need to see your xray .But,having said that if your doctor is confident about union,why do you hesitate in putting weight as advised. Take care and i shall be glad to help you if you have any further query. wishing you good health. You can contact me directly at http://bit.ly/drmchugh