What are femur rods made of?

Rods and nails are long cylinders that are made of surgical grade metal (stainless steel or titanium). These devices are inserted inside the marrow cavity of a long bone (tibia, femur, humerus, or forearm bones). They are also called intramedullary (IM) devices, as they go inside of the bone.

Can a femur rod break?

Fractures of the femoral shaft treated with interlocking nails will ultimately result in breakage of the nail if the bone does not unite. Further management requires removal of the broken nail which may be a difficult process for the distal segment.

Should I remove the rod in my femur?

Removing a rod doesn’t need much time to recover. Infact if your fracture has healed well you should be up and about after recovering from the effect of anaesthesia. considering your age is 26years, it is advisable to get your rod removed after it has done its job . i.e. help the fracture healing.

Which rod is used in fracture?

Intramedullary (IM) rods are used to align and stabilize fractures. IM rods are inserted into the bone marrow canal in the center of the long bones of the extremities. They may be used in the femur (thigh bone) or tibia (shin bone), for example. They are also called intramedullary nails.

How do they put a rod in a femur?

Surgical screws are inserted into the top end of the femur, through the rod and into the femoral head to secure the rod. Surgical screws are then typically placed into the bottom end of the femur and through the rod. The incision is closed with sutures or surgical staples. A bandage is applied.

How is a rod placed in femur?

Inserting the Rod An intramedullary rod is inserted into the top of the femur and guided down through the fracture site and into the bottom portion of the bone. Surgical screws are inserted into the top end of the femur, through the rod and into the femoral head to secure the rod.

How do you fix a femur fracture with a rod?

Femur Fracture Fixation with Intramedullary Rod. This surgical procedure stabilizes severe fractures of the femur by placing a metal rod into the center of the femur. The patient is positioned so that the side of the thigh is clearly visible to the physician, and the area is cleaned and sterilized.

How are metal rods used to repair broken bones?

The strong metal rods are often used in fractures of long bones that are weight bearing, such as the femur. A long drill bit is used to drill a hole through the length of the bone (through the fractured area), before the metal rod is inserted and hammered in to the cavity.

Is the rod placed inside the femur permanent?

The rod placed inside the femur is permanent. Bone will grow around the rod and make it vey difficult to remove. I have a metal bar and screws on the outside of the femur as result of an open fracture 32 years ago.

How are fractures of the femur realigned?

If the fracture has shifted a part of the femur, the bones are realigned. An intramedullary rod is inserted into the top of the femur and guided down through the fracture site and into the bottom portion of the bone. Surgical screws are inserted into the top end of the femur, through the rod and into the femoral head to secure the rod.