About Post Traumatic Arthritis
Key Highlights
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Specialized care tailored to a child's growing bones and joints.Focus on pain relief and preservation of long-term joint function.Multimodal approach combining non-surgical and surgical options.Aims to restore mobility and enable normal childhood activities.Prevents progression to severe joint deformity and disability.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent joint pain, swelling, or stiffness following a significant injury (e.g., fracture, dislocation).
- Limited range of motion or joint instability interfering with daily activities or sports.
- Evidence of joint space narrowing, cartilage damage, or bone spurs on X-rays or MRI.
- Failure to improve with conservative treatments like rest, physical therapy, or anti-inflammatory medications.
- Progressive joint deformity or growth disturbance in the affected limb.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including detailed medical history, physical exam, and imaging (X-rays, MRI).
- Discussion of treatment goals, surgical options (if needed), risks, and expected outcomes with the family.
- Pre-operative blood tests and medical clearance to ensure fitness for surgery.
- Arranging for physical therapy assessment and post-operative support.
- Guidance on fasting and medication management prior to any surgical procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: infection, bleeding, blood clots, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury near the surgical site.
- Stiffness, persistent pain, or incomplete relief of symptoms.
- Failure of hardware (plates, screws) or non-union of bones.
- Need for further surgery in the future due to arthritis progression or growth-related changes.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period of rest, elevation, and pain management as prescribed.
- Use of casts, splints, or braces to protect the joint and allow healing.
- Structured physical therapy to gradually restore strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Gradual return to weight-bearing and normal activities as guided by the orthopedic surgeon.
- Long-term follow-up visits to monitor joint health, growth, and function.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-3 days
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Expected recovery time: 6 weeks to 6 months (highly variable based on procedure and child's healing)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering post traumatic arthritis 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 post traumatic arthritis compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 870 – USD 3,807 | 1-3 days | ~ 6 weeks to 6 months (highly variable based on procedure and child's healing) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 6,442 – USD 28,184 | 1-3 days | ~ 6 weeks to 6 months (highly variable based on procedure and child's healing) | Know More |
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Pediatric Orthopedics for Post Traumatic Arthritis
Explore experienced pediatric orthopedics who regularly perform post traumatic arthritis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad
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