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Yes, a femur rod CAN prevent enlistment in the US Military.
I cannot say that it will automatically disqualify you from every branch all the time, but in my specific case I was denied a waiver by the Marine Corps in December 2010.
I applied to enlist in the Marine Reserves. I have full range of motion with the leg in question, the hardware (1 rod, 3 pins) is stable and has been since implanted 8 years ago. I have no pain. The waiver denial is permanent unless the underlying condition is remedied (i.e., I were to have the rod/pins surgically removed). At that point I could resubmit a waiver though there are no guarantees the outcome would be any different.
The system for medical waivers is very opaque even to recruiters and as a civilian who has never worked at BUMED (the waiver authority for the Marines), I cannot tell you the reasons some people get waivers and some don't. I'm positive that there are people in the Marines today who joined with a rod in their leg, based simply on the fact that one can even apply for a waiver for it.
Just remember that if your waiver request is rejected, it is not because a particular service feels you are not worthy or that you aren't capable of contributing - it is a decision based on your specific medical condition and how it could affect you in critical situations. In my case I was otherwise well-qualified and very motivated to earn the title but neither of these changes the medical facts of my case. Also, take heart in the fact that rejections are service specific: if the Army won't waiver a condition, there is a chance another branch will.
PS - If your waiver is rejected, show some class about it. Yes it sucks, but your recruiter didn't do it to you and the enlisted men and women who have earned the privilege of serving didn't do it either. Unfortunately the most venomous anti-military tripe you encounter often comes from people who wanted to serve and were denied.
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Broke your femur and they inserted a rod but placed 2 screws in your knee to keep in place?
The rod is inside or alongside your femur, but the screws are in the knee end of the femur, not the knee itself.
How long does the metal rod stay in your leg for after breaking your femur?
The metal rod used for fixing a broken femur is typically kept in place permanently unless there are complications or reasons for its removal. It provides stability and support for the healing bone and may not need to be removed if there are no issues. Your doctor will advise you on the best course of action based on your individual circumstances.
Can you play basketball when having steel rod in your leg femur?
Yes but be very mindful of collisions and hard falls
What bones are rod shaped in the body?
The long bones in the body, such as the femur, humerus, and phalanges, are rod-shaped bones. These bones provide support and structure to the body and aid in movement.
If femur is implanted with rod then can we go through the MRI scan for disc problem?
Almost certainly. Most orthopaedic metalwork is compatible with MRI scanners and large items such as a rod in the femur don't pose a particular problem as they are fixed in place and won't move. It would be wise to check with the MRI staff and/or the orthopaedic surgeons, however.
How can you prevent your shower curtain rod from rusting?
Coat rod and hooks with car wax.
What is the rod used to prevent forward or rearward movement of the you-beam on a twin you-beam front suspension?
The rod that is used to prevent forward or rearward movement of the u-beam on a twin u-beam front suspension is called the tie rod. A tie rod is part of the steering mechanism.
How much does a femur rod cost?
I am going to guess that you don't live in north America A femur is a portion of a human leg and as this is in automotive section you are describing an automotive part. Please include make model year and what the manufacturer calls the part in your re-post of the question.
What is the purpose of the radius rod?
to prevent back and forward i-beam movement
Can you go to tanning bed with a rod and pins in femur?
Yes. A tanning bed is simply an array of UV-emitting fluorescent light bulbs, and a titanium rod will not affect any aspect of the tanning process, however tanning is never a completely safe practice.
What can cause the connecting rod caps to lock up the motor?
The connecting rod caps can lock up the motor if they are installed backwards. This makes it important to mark the connecting rod caps when removing them to prevent this problem from happening.
What is an earth rod?
An earth rod, also known as a grounding rod, is a metal rod that is buried in the ground to provide a safe path for electrical currents to dissipate in case of a fault. It helps prevent electrical shock and damage to electrical equipment by directing excess electricity safely into the ground.
