How long do you have to stay in the hospital for internal fixation of a thigh fracture?

Internal fixation of a thigh fracture usually requires a hospital stay of about two weeks, depending on recovery. Thigh fracture usually needs to be treated by surgery, specifically, incision and reduction, plate or intramedullary pin fixation. After the operation, patients need to actively cooperate with the disinfection and dressing change, anti-infection treatment, etc. If the wound recovers well, without redness, swelling and pain, seepage of fluid, usually need to be hospitalized for about two weeks, depending on the recovery status of the disease. After the internal fixation of thigh fracture surgery, regular review, in order to clarify the fracture healing, bone scab formation, and according to the specific circumstances, appropriate to do some functional exercises, such as hands touching the toes, lifting the leg, bending the knee, etc., in order to avoid local muscle atrophy or stiff joints; appropriate activities can also promote blood circulation of the legs to prevent venous thrombosis of the lower limbs. If the patient suffers from discomfort after thigh fracture surgery, he should go to the hospital as soon as possible, after clarifying the cause of the disease, to carry out targeted treatment, in order to reduce the adverse effects of the disease.