Femur fracture walking limp need to identify the cause of the disease, and then can be improved through rehabilitation training, physical therapy, surgical treatment, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital for examination, by the doctor targeted treatment.
Causes of walking limp with femur fracture include limb shortening and joint stiffness, soft tissue adhesion, decreased muscle strength, etc. Before treatment, it is recommended to find out the cause of the disease and get targeted treatment from the doctor.
1. Shortening of limbs and joint stiffness: due to prolonged non-weight-bearing and femur fracture, patients may suffer from shortening of limbs after fracture or stiffness of joints, which may lead to limping.
2. Soft tissue adhesion: long-term inactivity during the fracture may cause soft tissue adhesion, affecting joint activity and limp phenomenon. Red light therapy and hot compresses can be used to loosen the adhesive tissue, and the therapist can also guide the training.
3. Decrease in muscle strength: long-term bedridden will lead to muscle atrophy, muscle mass decline, resulting in insufficient muscle strength, can be balanced diet, supplemental nutrition, but also can carry out functional training of the lower limbs, enhance muscle strength, but need to be guided by the therapist.
After the femur fracture, it is recommended to timely reset, immobilization, rehabilitation, need to exercise under the guidance of the doctor, if you have been walking lame, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.