Pelvic Fracture Treatment in India
About Pelvic Fracture
Key Highlights
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Specialized care tailored to a child's growing bones and anatomy.Focus on restoring pelvic stability to protect internal organs like the bladder and intestines.Aims to prevent long-term issues such as leg length differences or walking abnormalities.Utilizes child-specific surgical techniques and implant sizes for optimal outcomes.Multidisciplinary approach often involving trauma teams to manage associated injuries.
Who is this surgery for?
- High-energy trauma from events like car accidents, falls from significant height, or pedestrian-vehicle collisions.
- Unstable or significantly displaced pelvic ring fractures that cannot be managed with casting alone.
- Open fractures where the bone has broken through the skin, requiring urgent surgery to clean the wound.
- Fractures involving the hip socket (acetabulum) that affect joint alignment.
- Fractures causing injury to nearby nerves, blood vessels, or organs.
- Failure of non-surgical treatment to maintain adequate bone alignment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including X-rays, CT scans, and possibly MRI to assess fracture pattern and severity.
- Stabilization of the child's overall condition, especially if other injuries are present (e.g., head, abdominal).
- Blood tests and a pre-anesthesia check-up to ensure fitness for surgery.
- Detailed discussion with the surgical team about the procedure, risks, benefits, and expected recovery.
- Fasting for several hours before the scheduled surgery as instructed by the anesthesiologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or in the bone (osteomyelitis).
- Bleeding, blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), or injury to nearby nerves or blood vessels.
- Complications from anesthesia.
- Failure of bones to heal (non-union) or healing in an incorrect position (malunion).
- Leg length discrepancy or limping due to altered growth or joint stiffness.
- Chronic pain or post-traumatic arthritis in the hip or pelvic joints later in life.
- Need for additional surgeries to remove hardware or address complications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for pain management, monitoring, and beginning gentle movement.
- Strict non-weight-bearing on the affected side for several weeks, using crutches or a walker.
- A structured physical therapy program to restore strength, flexibility, and walking pattern (gait training).
- Regular follow-up X-rays to monitor bone healing and alignment.
- Gradual return to activities and sports only upon full clearance from the orthopedic surgeon, which may take many months.
- Long-term monitoring may be needed to ensure normal pelvic growth and development.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for basic activities; 6-12 months for full return to sports
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pelvic fracture in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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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 pelvic 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 – 500 Thousand | 5-10 days | ~ 3-6 months for basic activities; 6-12 months for full return to sports | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.75 Million | 5-10 days | ~ 3-6 months for basic activities; 6-12 months for full return to sports | Know More |
Vihaan Singh, a cheerful 8-year-old, was...
Vihaan Singh, a cheerful 8-year-old, was an active soccer player who loved running with his friends. During a weekend match, he collided with another player and fell awkwardly, immediately crying out in severe pain in his right hip. He couldn't stand or put any weight on his leg. In the ER, X-rays revealed a displaced pelvic fracture involving the iliac bone. The pediatric orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that due to the displacement, Vihaan needed surgery to realign the bones with plates and screws to ensure proper healing and prevent future hip problems. Vihaan was scared of the operation and worried he'd never play soccer again. The surgery went smoothly. After two days in the hospital, he began gentle physical therapy. Over six weeks of non-weight-bearing with a walker, followed by intensive rehab, he regained strength. Three months post-op, with his bones fully healed, he was cleared to start light jogging. His emotional journey was profound; initial fear and frustration gave way to resilience. The support from his care team and family turned his recovery into a point of pride, and he returned to the soccer field with a newfound appreciation for his body's strength.
Pediatric Orthopedics for Pelvic Fracture
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform pelvic fracture and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 14 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad
- 23 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, Kolkata