Carpal Fracture Treatment in India

Vivaan Patel, a 28-year-old software engineer...

Vivaan Patel, a 28-year-old software engineer and avid rock climber, fell during a weekend bouldering session, landing on his outstretched right hand. He felt immediate, sharp pain in his wrist and noticed significant swelling. An X-ray in the ER revealed a displaced fracture of the scaphoid bone in his wrist, a common 'carpal fracture.' The orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lee, explained that due to the displacement and the scaphoid's poor blood supply, surgery was necessary to realign the bone and secure it with a screw to ensure proper healing and prevent long-term arthritis or non-union. Vivaan was anxious about the surgery and terrified that he might lose the dexterity crucial for his career and his passion for climbing. The procedure, an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), went smoothly. Post-surgery, he wore a cast for six weeks, followed by intensive physiotherapy to regain strength and range of motion. After four months of diligent rehab, he made a full recovery and was able to return to coding and, cautiously, to the climbing wall. His emotional journey shifted from fear and frustration about his sudden limitations to immense relief and gratitude for modern surgical techniques that restored his hand's function.