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hey guys,
I went to see my ortho specialist this morning and asked him about removing the rod and bolt from my femur. He said that they recommend not to and complications could be rebreaking the bone and possible infection. I know any surgery can have its complication so it scares me a lot but I also don't enjoy the daily discomfort in the hip as the top of the rod seems to rub near my butt. I was wondering what people suggest and if they have good outcomes from removing all hardware? he also said bone marrow would take 2 years to fully develop back and he wouldn't suggest riding until then if I had the surgery.
any help would be much appreciated as it is a hard decision
cheers boys
I went to see my ortho specialist this morning and asked him about removing the rod and bolt from my femur. He said that they recommend not to and complications could be rebreaking the bone and possible infection. I know any surgery can have its complication so it scares me a lot but I also don't enjoy the daily discomfort in the hip as the top of the rod seems to rub near my butt. I was wondering what people suggest and if they have good outcomes from removing all hardware? he also said bone marrow would take 2 years to fully develop back and he wouldn't suggest riding until then if I had the surgery.
any help would be much appreciated as it is a hard decision
cheers boys
The Shop
Will you be able to really stay off the bike and restrain from other activities that could possibly cause a re-break for the allotted time?
Had a "surgical correction" to my femur in September 2018. Senior teaching physician said 5 years then take it out, other younger Dr said only do it if you have pain or some reason to remove it.
Even with no bolts or screws I had terrible discomfort with the rods and the pain in my hips and knees. 1 year post surgery they were removed with no problems except my left hip was never the same and still late 20's have pain in my hip when at certain positions sitting and riding without the rods almost 15 yrs later.
He did say they had a hard time removing it though as bone had grown around the end. Told me they had to have a bunch of hands to hold me as the dent-puller type instrument used to remove it was getting a workout.
Also had discomfort in the acetabulum area (ball & socket) and it was almost immediate relief once the rod was removed.
I was competing seriously at the time and my ortho surgeon warned me of the potential complications should I jack the femur again (with the rod still inside)
Never had a problem thereafter but keep in mind, each case is different. Heal up and good luck going forward.
Pit Row
Staples are coming out tomorrow.
I didn’t think I noticed it in there much, but now after it’s out I realise the constant dull, stiff pressing feeling has gone.
My surgeon recommended I get it out as soon as possible. It’s a foreign object that has served its purpose.
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Once he got all the hardware removed he almost instantly felt better and had more energy and wasn't lethargic. The doctor suggested that his body was most likely rejecting the hardware and causing the problems.
If it's causing you daily pain I'd personally get it removed, but getting a second opinion might be good as well. I'd recommend someone that specializes in sports or complicated situations for the second opinion.
One thing to remember is a lot of doctors have a stigma about motorcycle riders so they instantly think you're a dumbass for doing what you do and will recommend what's "best", which applies to normal people. My friend's doctor was excited about fixing him up and getting him back out riding. The doctor made it a personal goal to get him back on the bike. Apparently, he was bored with just fixing up all the old people with knee replacements or something lol.
Good luck and I hope it works out!!!
Now I had to have 2 surgeries on mine because it never healed after the 1st time and I broke 3 screws off in it and the doctor that did the 1st surgery was clueless and told me I had a non union of the bone and it might not ever heal, I said fuck you.
Went to another doctor that had fixed me up before and he said its not healing because its not stable enough, he took the rod out which I guess was a bitch because of the broken screws, and reamed my femur bone out and installed a 2 mm larger rod with new larger screws thru it.
2 months after that seconds surgery it was completely healed and I had no pain, I wasted like 7-8 months before hand with the other bullshit.
After all that I really figured I was going to have problems based on others always complaining about theres, but like I said its been fine, I had a scare 2 years ago in a big crash and it hurt after that, but had it checked out and just 1 of the screws was broke.
So yeah my leg has a rod and now 3 broken screw pieces in it and 2 non broken screws LOL.
- I’ve had mine for about 7 years. Clean fast break of my left femur from direct impact from my bike.
Rod and 4 screws or was it my right? No issues or pain.
I asked my ortho at the time of during follow up appts. He said if no issues or pain he was ok w/ leaving it in.
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