Femur Nails Out and Bone Healing | Spokane News

When your femur breaks, a metal rod called an intramedullary nail stabilizes it—helping you walk sooner. But sometimes, especially in kids, that rod must be removed due to pain or infection, requiring another surgery. Removing it leaves a hole in the bone’s medullary canal, where marrow lives—red for blood cells, yellow for fat. Thankfully, most blood cell production happens elsewhere in the body, so the rod’s presence or absence doesn’t disrupt that. Over time, the hole heals and marrow rebuilds, showcasing the body’s incredible self-repair. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d1c10f80a0855f3