Learn about Femur Fracture Treatment in India — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Femur Fracture and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

About Femur Fracture

A femur fracture, or thigh bone break, is a serious orthopedic injury often requiring surgical intervention to ensure proper healing and restore function. As the body's longest and strongest bone, a fractured femur typically results from high-impact trauma like car accidents or falls in the elderly. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in treating these fractures, primarily through a procedure called Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF). This surgery involves realigning the bone fragments (reduction) and securing them with specialized metal implants like rods, plates, or screws (fixation). The goal is to achieve stable, anatomical alignment to allow for bone union, restore leg length and alignment, and enable early mobility, which is crucial for preventing complications and returning to normal activities.

Key Highlights

    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.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 4-7 days
  • checked 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.

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
India USD 1,632 – USD 4,895 4-7 days ~ 3-6 months for basic function; 6-12+ months for full recovery Know More
Turkey USD 12,079 – USD 36,236 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.

Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

  • IconGurgaon, India
  • Icon141 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Rangapani

  • IconSiliguri, India
  • Icon13 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Goa

  • IconPanaji, India
  • Icon79 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Whitefield

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon105 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Siliguri

  • IconSiliguri, India
  • Icon30 Doctors

Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa

  • Iconvijayawada, India
  • Icon44 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Patiala

  • IconPatiala, India
  • Icon52 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Salt Lake

  • IconKolkata, India
  • Icon129 Doctors

KMC Hospital Mangalore

  • IconMangalore, India
  • Icon38 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Jayanagar

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon57 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Hebbal

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon150 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Ranchi

  • IconRanchi, India
  • Icon41 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

  • IconKolkata, India
  • Icon200 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Jaipur

  • IconJaipur, India
  • Icon55 Doctors

Manipal Hospital EM Bypass

  • IconKolkata, India
  • Icon94 Doctors

Miot Hospital Chennai

  • IconChennai, India
  • Icon250 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad

  • IconGhaziabad, India
  • Icon43 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Mukundapur

  • IconKolkata, India
  • Icon145 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon105 Doctors

Medanta The Medicity

  • IconGurgaon, India
  • Icon900 Doctors

Nanavati Max Hospital

  • IconMumbai, India
  • Icon187 Doctors

Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar

  • IconHyderabad, India
  • Icon67 Doctors
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Orthopedists for Femur Fracture

Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform femur fracture and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.

Dr. Lokesh S
  • 10 Years Experience
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  • 23 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Sivaraj S
  • 12 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Rajan Vg
  • 24 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Karan Kukreja
  • 17 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield

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Dr. Shivareddy Ha
  • 16 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield

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Dr. D Hari Kishore Reddy
  • 10 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield

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Dr. Girisha B A B
  • 14 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield

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Dr. Hemant K Kalyan
  • 37 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Sunil G Kini
  • 18 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

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Dr. Kmk Varma
  • 51 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Lokesh A V
  • 21 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Mallinath G
  • 22 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Bharat K Kadadi
  • 31 Years Experience
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Dr. Samarth Aray
  • 14 Years Experience
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Dr. Parmjit Singh Chahal
  • 17 Years Experience
  • Orthopedist
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Dr. Vishav Goyal
  • 11 Years Experience
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Dr. Gaurav Sharma
  • 9 Years Experience
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Dr. Ajay Hegde
  • 23 Years Experience
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Dr. Ravikiran H G
  • 20 Years Experience
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