Can I walk normally after femur surgery?

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 can I walk without a limp after ankle surgery?

As your calf muscle gets stronger your foot will be turning in more towards the midline and will help decrease your limp. Try to walk with the foot as straight as possible as this will help improve the strength of your calf muscles.

How can I walk without a limp after knee surgery?

You will be able to do this by:

1. walking around your home using a front-wheel walker, crutches or a cane (assistive walking device) your therapist instructed you to use.
2. walking with the “heel-toe” pattern that your therapist taught you (to help keep you from walking with a limp)
3. gradually increasing the distance you walk.

How can I walk without a limp?

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.

Can I walk after leg surgery?

If an “intramedullary nail” is used to fix the broken tibia (this is the most common type of surgery for a broken leg), people can typically walk on the leg immediately after surgery without a risk of the bone moving out of position or failing to heal properly.

How do muscles rebuild after surgery?

Rebuilding Atrophied Muscles

1. Start off with isometric exercises.
2. Mid-range exercises.
3. Start weight-bearing exercises.
4. When muscles start to become stronger and you are having an easier time with your current exercises or weight lifting, move on to a few extra pounds and/or more reps.
5. Focus on your diet.

How long does a femur take to heal after surgery?

Most femoral fractures take about 4 to 6 months to heal completely, but you should be able to resume many activities before this time.