Plate and screw fixation of the femur

Plate and screw fixation of the femur

Plate and screw fixation of the femur: Femur plating is surgery to align and provide stability to a broken femur using a metal plate and screws across the fracture site.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Plate and screw fixation of the femur

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Plate and screw fixation of the femur:

• Broken femur

Non-Surgical Options: Plate and screw fixation of the femur

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Plate and screw fixation of the femur:

• Traction
• Casting

Other Surgical Options: Plate and screw fixation of the femur

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Plate and screw fixation of the femur may include these surgeries:

• Intramedullary fixation of the femur
• External fixation of the femur

Anesthetic Requirements for Plate and screw fixation of the femur

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Plate and screw fixation of the femur may include:

• General anesthetic

Procedure Complications: Plate and screw fixation of the femur

Possible surgical complications of Plate and screw fixation of the femur may include:

• Weakness at fracture site
• Infection
• Bleeding
• Poor healing

Plate and screw fixation of the femur: Recovery Time

Recovery period for Plate and screw fixation of the femur: Three to six months.

Plate and screw fixation of the femur: Other Names

Other names for this medical surgical procedures (Plate and screw fixation of the femur) include:

• Internal fixation of the femur
• Open reduction and internal fixation of the femur

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