Hip Socket Injury Treatment in India

Vivaan Davis, a 28-year-old high school...

Vivaan Davis, a 28-year-old high school physical education teacher and weekend soccer player, suffered a traumatic hip dislocation and acetabular (socket) fracture during a competitive match. He felt a sickening pop and immediate, excruciating pain. In the ER, X-rays and a CT scan confirmed a complex posterior wall fracture of the acetabulum. His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lee, explained that due to the displacement and the risk of early arthritis and hip instability, surgical repair was necessary. Vivaan underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery, where the bone fragments were realigned and secured with plates and screws. The initial recovery was tough; he was on crutches for 12 weeks with strict weight-bearing restrictions, attending rigorous physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. A year later, Vivaan has returned to teaching and light jogging, though competitive soccer is likely behind him. Emotionally, he cycled from anger and frustration at his lost athleticism to a profound gratitude for his restored basic function and a redefined sense of identity focused on coaching and mentoring his students.