Fracture Treatment in India
About Fracture
Key Highlights
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Expert Care: Specialized treatment from orthopedic surgeons ensures optimal bone alignment and healing.Restored Function: Aims to return the injured limb or area to its pre-injury strength and mobility.Pain Relief: Proper immobilization and stabilization significantly reduce acute pain.listrongPrevents Deformity:/strong Correct alignment during healing prevents long-term malunion or deformity./lilistrongPersonalized Treatment:/strong Plan is tailored to the patient's age, health, and the specific fracture characteristics./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Any visible break or deformity in a bone following trauma (e.g., fall, accident).
- Severe pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight or use the affected limb.
- Open fractures where the bone pierces the skin, requiring urgent surgical care to prevent infection.
- Displaced fractures where bone ends are misaligned and cannot be stabilized with a cast alone.
- Intra-articular fractures (breaks extending into a joint) to restore smooth joint surface.
- Non-union or malunion of a previously treated fracture that has not healed correctly.
How to prepare
- Immediate First Aid: Immobilize the area with a splint, avoid moving it, and apply ice to reduce swelling.
- Medical Evaluation: Undergo a thorough physical exam and necessary imaging (X-ray, CT scan) for diagnosis.
- Medical History Review: Discuss allergies, current medications (especially blood thinners), and pre-existing conditions with your doctor.
- Pre-operative Instructions: For surgical cases, follow fasting guidelines (typically 6-8 hours for solids) as advised.
- Consent & Planning: Understand the proposed treatment plan, risks, benefits, and provide informed consent.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection: Risk is higher with open fractures or surgical procedures.
- Blood Clots: Immobility can lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Nerve or Blood Vessel Damage: Injury from bone fragments or during surgery.
- Compartment Syndrome: A painful, dangerous condition caused by increased pressure within muscles.
- Stiffness & Arthritis: Long-term stiffness or post-traumatic arthritis, especially with joint involvement.
- Healing Problems: Delayed union, non-union (bone doesn't heal), or malunion (heals in wrong position).
- Reaction to Anesthesia: General risks associated with sedation or anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Procedure: Manage pain with prescribed medication and keep the immobilized area elevated to reduce swelling.
- Follow-up: Attend all scheduled appointments for cast checks or wound monitoring and repeat X-rays to track healing.
- Physical Therapy: Crucial after immobilization to regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Weight-Bearing: Gradually increase weight-bearing on the limb as per the surgeon's specific instructions.
- Nutrition & Lifestyle: Maintain a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein to support bone healing. Avoid smoking, as it impedes recovery.
- Hardware Removal: In some cases, plates or screws may require a second minor surgery for removal once healing is complete.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to 6+ months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering fracture in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for 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 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 fracture compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Fracture in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing fracture.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Anjali Reddy, a 68-year-old retired schoolteacher...
Anjali Reddy, a 68-year-old retired schoolteacher and avid gardener, slipped on a wet tile in her kitchen, landing heavily on her right hip. She felt immediate, severe pain and could not stand. Her son rushed her to the ER. An X-ray revealed a displaced femoral neck fracture. The orthopedic surgeon explained that due to the fracture's location and her active lifestyle, a total hip replacement (arthroplasty) was the best option to restore function and prevent complications like avascular necrosis. Anjali was terrified of surgery and losing her independence. The procedure went smoothly. With dedicated physical therapy, she was walking with a walker within a day and graduated to a cane in three weeks. After three months, she was back to tending her rose garden with minimal discomfort. Her emotional journey moved from fear and despair about becoming a burden to immense relief and gratitude for regaining her mobility and cherished independence.
Orthopedists for Fracture
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform fracture and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 48 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 25 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 15 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 14 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 9 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 15 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 20 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 28 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 26 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Orthopedist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore