Femoral Reconstruction Treatment in India
About Femoral Reconstruction
Key Highlights
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Corrects significant leg length discrepancies to improve gait and posture.Realigns the femur to restore proper hip and knee joint mechanics, reducing pain.Addresses congenital deformities (like congenital femoral deficiency) to enhance function.Prevents or delays the onset of early arthritis in the hip or knee.Tailored to a child's ongoing growth, often using specialized, adjustable implants.Aims to improve overall mobility and participation in physical activities./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD) or Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD).
- Significant leg length discrepancy (LLD) not amenable to simpler methods.
- Severe malunion or nonunion of a previous femoral fracture.
- Progressive angular deformities of the femur (e.g., severe bowleg or knock-knee).
- Bone defects due to infection (osteomyelitis) or tumor resection.
- Skeletal dysplasias or other syndromes affecting femoral development (e.g., Blount's disease).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive orthopedic evaluation including physical exam, gait analysis, and detailed imaging (X-rays, CT scan, possibly MRI).
- Pre-operative planning using advanced imaging software to simulate the surgical correction.
- Discussion of the surgical plan, goals, and expectations with the child (age-appropriate) and parents/guardians.
- Pre-operative blood tests and a general health check to ensure fitness for surgery.
- Possible consultation with a pediatric anesthesiologist.
- Arranging for post-operative pain management and physical therapy plans.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury, which could affect sensation or blood flow to the leg.
- Failure of the bone to heal (nonunion) or healing in an incorrect position (malunion).
- Hardware-related issues: irritation, breakage, or need for future removal.
- Stiffness of the hip or knee joint.
- Persistent pain or the need for additional surgeries.
- Over-correction or under-correction of the deformity or length discrepancy.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for pain management, monitoring, and beginning of mobility.
- Use of crutches or a walker with strict non-weight-bearing or partial weight-bearing as advised.
- A structured physical therapy program begins soon after surgery to regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Regular follow-up X-rays to monitor bone healing and alignment.
- Gradual return to normal activities over several months, with contact sports restricted until full healing.
- Long-term follow-up is essential to monitor growth and development of the limb.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full bone healing and functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering femoral reconstruction in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform femoral reconstruction. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for femoral reconstruction compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 250 Thousand – 800 Thousand | 3-7 days | ~ 6-12 months for full bone healing and functional recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 875 Thousand – 2.8 Million | 3-7 days | ~ 6-12 months for full bone healing and functional recovery | Know More |
Anjali Davis is a bright 8-year-old...
Anjali Davis is a bright 8-year-old girl who loves ballet and soccer. She was born with a condition called proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), which left her right leg significantly shorter and her hip joint unstable. As she grew, her limp became more pronounced, and she struggled to keep up with her friends, often feeling frustrated and left out. Her pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a complex femoral reconstruction. The procedure would involve a femoral osteotomy to realign the bone and a pelvic osteotomy to create a better socket for her hip, followed by gradual lengthening. Anjali was scared of the surgery and the external fixator she would need to wear. Her treatment involved a 6-hour surgery and a challenging 3-month period of daily adjustments to the lengthening device, managed bravely by her and her parents. After a year of intensive physiotherapy, Anjali achieved near-equal leg length and a stable hip. She can now run without pain and has rejoined her soccer team. Emotionally, she journeyed from feeling 'different' and isolated to confident and proud of her resilience, calling her surgical scars 'tiger stripes.'
Pediatric Orthopedics for Femoral Reconstruction
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform femoral reconstruction and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata