Fracture of the femur surgery
Does your condition not improve after femoral neck fracture surgery?
Find out more about revision treatment options - and make an appointment with our experienced orthopaedic specialists!
The femoral neck fracture a serious orthopaedic injury, which in many cases requires immediate surgical intervention. However, despite surgery, recovery may not go as expected or new symptoms may develop.
Pain and limited mobility from a previous femoral neck fracture? In this case, there may be a need to revision surgery the need for, which aims to treat complications after previous surgery, improve joint function and relieve symptoms.
Acute fracture of the femoral neck call our Medical Director!
During a free telephone consultation, Dr. Bence Balázs Moravcsik will decide whether reconstructive surgery after a fracture of the femoral neck can be performed in a private hospital.
When does revision surgery become necessary after a femoral neck fracture?
Complaints in the post-operative period - persistent pain, shortening of limbs, limited mobility or a feeling of unsteadiness - can be warning signs.
If the femoral neck fracture after surgery is recovery is prolonged, or the condition is deteriorating, further investigation may be warranted.
It can trigger complaints:
- incorrect implant position,
- insufficient recovery
- short-cure cure
- infection,
- poor bone quality or
- excessive load also
Complaints after femoral fracture surgery: what are the most common problems?
- Implant displacement or loosening
- Inadequate ossification, formation of false joints
- Persistent pain and limited mobility due to failed fixation or loose implants
- Infection, inflammation - fever, wound healing, signs of deterioration
Don't wait any longer - ask for a direct medical examination!
Revision surgery requires a particularly high level of experience. Here you can talk directly to the specialist who performs the surgery - you don't have to wait months.
- Private booking! When you call us, a specialist can talk you through your symptoms and options directly.
- Our experienced orthopaedic specialists have decades of experience in performing revision hip and femoral fracture surgery, including trunk fractures.
- MRI and X-ray tests we will identify the exact cause of your complaints and offer you a personalised solution.
Revision surgery for a fracture of the femoral neck: procedure and options
Revision surgery becomes necessary when the patient's condition does not improve after the previous intervention, or complications occur.
These procedures usually take longer than traditional prosthetic surgery because they often involve bone grafting and working with scar tissue. The procedure requires more experience, but advanced technologies such as custom implants, precise imaging and robotic navigation technologies - significantly increase the chances of success.
This is an image after a pertrochanteric fracture. Please look for a picture after double cannulated twisting. Especially one that doesn't heal.
Fracture of the femur:
how long does it take to recover after a successful revision surgery?
Recovery from revision takes longer, but can be successful with the right professional guidance. Older age, osteoporosis and co-morbidities can slow down recovery. During this period, physiotherapy and physiotherapy play a key role in relearning movement and regaining joint function.
What should the patient look out for after revision surgery?
After surgery, regular medical check-ups and X-ray examinations are particularly important. Adequate weight-bearing, exercise therapy and following doctor's instructions will help prevent further complications. Targeted treatments and movement therapy contribute to the resolution of complaints and the a significant improvement in quality of life.
FAQ -
Most common questions about femoral neck fracture surgery and revision
Revision is more complex, requiring more surgical routine and preparation.
Realistically, you can expect 6-12 months of rehabilitation.
Yes, in many cases patients regain their freedom of movement after surgery.
If you have already had surgery for a fracture of the neck of the femur but your complaint does not improve, do not wait several months. A thorough examination and revision surgery can significantly improve quality of life and prevent further deterioration. make an appointment now with our experienced specialist!