Recovery, Broken Femur

[Kovy _17]

I broke my femur just above the knee, playing hockey, around 6 1/2 weeks ago. It was pretty bad and required surgery however, I have recovered quite well and I have been skating alot since. I have been actively going to physio, and it is going well. I have no pain at all, or swelling when I play. I have been cleared to skate but not to play. The doctor said I needed more muscle strength, I believe I have done this. I go back this Thursday, to see if I can take contact and fully play. I have two questions:
If I took another hit to that part of my leg, what is the worst that could happen?

If I played this Friday, do you find that dangerous?

[Heidi84]

Hi,
If you get the ok on thursday to play, then you should be fine to play friday, however if you've played no matches since you broke your leg you are unlikely to be match fit, although you may have performed sports specific drills its never quite the same as playing a competitive match. I would suggest playing in a couple of 'friendly' matches first if possible.

Also, the worst that could happen if you take another blow to the leg is another fracture. However, providing your healing and rehab program have been completed, you are no more likely to sustain a break of that bone again, than any other bone.

Make sense?!

hope that helps,

Heidi

[Canuck Physio]

Originally Posted by Kovy _17

I broke my femur just above the knee, playing hockey, around 6 1/2 weeks ago. It was pretty bad and required surgery however, I have recovered quite well and I have been skating alot since. I have been actively going to physio, and it is going well.
I think it is best to continue with physiotherapy, as the physiotherapist can help to determine your athletic performance capacity. There is evidence that certain training assessments can best determine an athletes ability to return to sport, additionally the physiotherapist can examine the results of investigations (X-rays for example), and complete further tests to examine whether the leg and joints are truly ready for match performance
I have no pain at all, or swelling when I play. I have been cleared to skate but not to play. The doctor said I needed more muscle strength, I believe I have done this. I go back this Thursday, to see if I can take contact and fully play. I have two questions:
If I took another hit to that part of my leg, what is the worst that could happen?
Do you really want to risk further injury, possibly leading to chronic issues within the limb? If you absolutely must play (Ice hockey - I'm a fan), then it is absolutely vital that you get appropriate conditioning assessment before play, as well you may need to use some form of support
If I played this Friday, do you find that dangerous?

As above, and as the below post says Regaqrds