Whether or not to remove the internal fixation for a fracture of the neck of the femur needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis to determine if it is important or not. In the case of a good fracture, it is okay not to take; if the fracture does not heal, or there are other circumstances, it is necessary to remove the internal fixation nail.
The internal fixation nail is a demagnetized or zero-magnetization material, which will not cause other consequences if it remains in the body for a long time, and the femur is a special location with fewer blood vessels. If it is removed, it is necessary to destroy the area again. Therefore, if the fracture heals well, it can not be removed. However, if the fracture is not healing well, or there is even necrosis of the femoral head or traumatic arthritis, resulting in limited mobility, it needs to be removed.
All in all, the decision to remove or not to remove needs to be made according to the specific situation and the patient’s personal wishes.