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Osteosynthesis

Retrait du clou et des vis après fracture du fémur : délai optimal ?

Bonjour, Un patient de 30 ans souffre d'une fracture ouverte du fémur. Il a été opéré avec un clou centromédullaire et des vis. Trois mois plus tard, il marche et commence à se déplacer correctement. La radiographie montre une bonne consolidation osseuse. Le patient peut-il subir une intervention chirurgicale pour retirer le clou et les deux vis 7 à 8 mois après l'opération ? Merci.

  • Submitted on 30/07/2025

1 specialist answered

  • Bonjour,
    Il ne faut pas envisager un retrait du clou avant minimum 1,5 ans post opératoire car le risque de refracture est élevé.
    Dr Ghafil

    Dior Ghafil
    Dior Ghafil 9,6

    Orthopaedist | Ixelles

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