Is limping normal after fracture?
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Is limping normal after fracture?
Injury. The most common cause of limping is a minor injury. Injuries in children are usually obvious, but persistent limping after an injury can be a sign that there is an underlying minor fracture (broken bone).
How long does it take to walk normally after a broken femur?
Full recovery from a femur fracture can take anywhere from 12 weeks to 12 months. But you are not alone. Most people experiencing a femur fracture can begin walking with the help of a physical therapist in the first day or two after injury and/or surgery.
How do you stop limping after femur surgery?
Lying on your unaffected side with both knees bent to 90 degrees and your hips bent to approximately 15 degrees, lift only the top knee, keeping your feet together. Avoid pelvic rotation. Lift the knee as high as possible without rotating your pelvis and hips backwards. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
How long does it take to walk without crutches after broken femur?
You will probably have to use crutches or a walker for at least 4 to 6 weeks. After that, you may need to use a cane to help you walk.
How do you fix a limp when walking?
Such a limp can be successfully corrected by instructing the patient to walk with both knees stiff and to step down on the heel first. This resembles a military goose-step except that it is done gently and resembles normal gait.
What are the long-term effects of a broken femur?
Long-term symptoms after fracture include muscular weakness, limited standing and walking, gait abnormalities, some intermittent pain, and inability to return to preinjury work. Surgical management is rarely needed to treat femoral stress fractures; however, surgical stabilization is recommended for recalcitrant cases.
How long does it take for a femur bone to heal?
Most femoral fractures take about 4 to 6 months to heal completely, but you should be able to resume many activities before this time.
Can limping be cured?
It may be difficult for the patient to overcome this habitual limp. Such a limp can be successfully corrected by instructing the patient to walk with both knees stiff and to step down on the heel first. This resembles a military goose-step except that it is done gently and resembles normal gait.
What to do if you are limping?
If limping is due to injury or pain, it can likely be treated with rest, ice, crutches, or physical therapy. If limping is due to a neurologic condition, it will likely require evaluation by a doctor to determine the cause and appropriate treatment or therapy.