About Musculoskeletal Injuries
Key Highlights
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Specialized care for growing bones and growth plates to prevent long-term developmental issues.Utilization of child-friendly techniques and equipment designed for smaller anatomy.Focus on restoring full function to allow a safe return to sports and play.Multidisciplinary approach often involving physical therapists for comprehensive rehabilitation.Minimally invasive surgical options, when needed, to reduce scarring and recovery time.
Who is this surgery for?
- Fractures (broken bones) including simple, compound, or growth plate fractures.
- Joint dislocations or subluxations (partial dislocations).
- Severe sprains, strains, or tendon/ligament tears (e.g., ACL tears in adolescents).
- Sports-related injuries like stress fractures or osteochondritis dissecans.
- Injuries requiring surgical realignment, internal fixation (plates/screws), or external fixation.
- Non-healing or improperly healing fractures that require correction.
How to prepare
- Thorough physical examination and detailed medical history review.
- Diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, MRI, or CT scans to assess injury severity.
- Pre-operative blood tests and a pre-anesthesia checkup if surgery is planned.
- Discussion with the family and child (age-appropriate) about the procedure and recovery expectations.
- Fasting instructions if general anesthesia or sedation will be used.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the bone.
- Bleeding, bruising, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel damage near the injury site.
- Stiffness, reduced range of motion, or prolonged pain.
- Delayed union or non-union of fractures.
- Growth disturbance if the injury affects the growth plate.
- Need for additional procedures or hardware removal.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period of immobilization with a cast, splint, or brace as directed.
- Pain management with prescribed medications and elevation of the injured limb.
- Gradual introduction of physical therapy to restore strength, flexibility, and function.
- Follow-up appointments for imaging to monitor healing progress.
- Activity restrictions and a phased return to sports under medical guidance.
- Nutritional support with a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D to promote bone healing.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 3 weeks to 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering musculoskeletal injuries in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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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 musculoskeletal injuries compare across other countries where we have data.
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Pediatric Orthopedics for Musculoskeletal Injuries
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform musculoskeletal injuries and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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