Femur Fracture Treatment in India
About Femur Fracture
Key Highlights
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Restores Stability and Alignment: Surgical fixation provides immediate structural stability to the broken bone.Promotes Proper Healing: Precise realignment encourages the bone to heal in its correct anatomical position.Enables Early Mobility: Stable fixation allows for early movement and physical therapy, reducing the risk of blood clots and muscle atrophy.listrongImproves Functional Outcomes:/strong Aims to restore normal leg length, strength, and range of motion for walking and daily activities./lilistrongReduces Long-Term Complications:/strong Proper surgical management can help prevent issues like malunion (improper healing), nonunion (failure to heal), and chronic pain./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Displaced fractures where bone ends are not aligned.
- Open (compound) fractures where the bone pierces the skin.
- Fractures involving the hip or knee joint.
- Multiple bone fragments (comminuted fractures).
- Fractures that fail to heal with non-surgical treatment (nonunion).
- Fractures in patients who need to bear weight quickly for overall health.
- Fractures associated with vascular or nerve injury.
How to prepare
- Medical Evaluation: Comprehensive assessment including blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray to ensure fitness for anesthesia.
- Imaging: Detailed X-rays and often a CT scan to plan the surgical approach and implant selection.
- Medication Review: Adjusting or stopping certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the surgeon.
- Fasting: No food or drink for 6-8 hours before surgery as per anesthesia guidelines.
- Informed Consent: Detailed discussion of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments.
- Pre-operative Hygiene: Showering with antiseptic soap may be recommended.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection: Risk at the surgical site or deep within the bone.
- Blood Clots: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Pulmonary Embolism (PE).
- Nerve or Blood Vessel Damage: Potential injury during surgery.
- Anesthesia Risks: Reactions to medications used during surgery.
- Hardware Issues: Implant irritation, breakage, or loosening over time.
- Healing Problems: Delayed union, nonunion, or malunion of the fracture.
- Stiffness or Arthritis: Especially if the fracture involves a joint.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital Stay: Initial recovery in the hospital with pain management and monitoring.
- Mobilization: Physical therapy begins very early, often the day after surgery, starting with sitting, standing, and non-weight-bearing walking with crutches or a walker.
- Wound Care: Keeping the incision clean and dry, watching for signs of infection.
- Pain Management: Using prescribed medications to control post-operative pain.
- Gradual Weight-Bearing: Progressing to partial and then full weight-bearing over several weeks to months as guided by the surgeon and physiotherapist.
- Long-Term Rehabilitation: Ongoing exercises to restore muscle strength, flexibility, and gait. Full recovery can take 6 months to a year or more.
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Typical hospital stay:
4-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for basic function; 6-12+ months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering femur fracture in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for femur fracture in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform femur fracture. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists 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 femur fracture compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 150 Thousand – 450 Thousand | 4-7 days | ~ 3-6 months for basic function; 6-12+ months for full recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.58 Million | 4-7 days | ~ 3-6 months for basic function; 6-12+ months for full recovery | Know More |
Top hospitals for Femur Fracture in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing femur fracture.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Anjali Garcia, a 68-year-old retired school...
Anjali Garcia, a 68-year-old retired school librarian and avid gardener, slipped on a wet kitchen floor while reaching for a high cabinet. She felt immediate, excruciating pain in her right thigh and was unable to stand. In the ER, X-rays confirmed a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of her right femur. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that due to the fracture's location and displacement, surgical intervention with an intramedullary nail was the best option to stabilize the bone, allow for healing, and get her back on her feet. Anjali was terrified of surgery and feared losing her independence. The procedure went smoothly. In the hospital, physical therapists had her standing with a walker the next day. After two weeks in a rehab facility, she returned home with home health support. Three months post-op, she was walking with a cane and could tend to her potted plants on the patio. Her emotional journey shifted from deep fear and vulnerability to immense gratitude and a fierce determination to regain her strength. While more cautious, she feels her resilience has been reaffirmed.
Orthopedists for Femur Fracture
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform femur fracture and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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