Scapular Fracture Treatment in India
About Scapular Fracture
Key Highlights
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Restores precise anatomical alignment of the shoulder blade for optimal function.Provides immediate stability to the fracture site, enabling earlier and more effective rehabilitation.Significantly reduces the risk of long-term complications like post-traumatic arthritis and chronic shoulder pain.Helps prevent shoulder stiffness and muscle atrophy by allowing controlled, early motion.Improves the likelihood of returning to pre-injury levels of activity, including sports and manual labor.
Who is this surgery for?
- Significantly displaced fracture fragments where the bones are not in proper alignment.
- Intra-articular fractures where the break extends into the glenoid (shoulder socket) joint surface.
- Fractures associated with other shoulder injuries, such as a fractured clavicle (collar bone) or rotator cuff tear (floating shoulder).
- Open fractures where the bone has broken through the skin, requiring urgent surgical cleaning and fixation.
- Non-union or malunion of a scapular fracture that has failed to heal properly with conservative treatment.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation, including blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray, to assess fitness for anesthesia.
- Undergo detailed imaging such as a CT scan to precisely map the fracture pattern for surgical planning.
- Discuss all current medications with the surgeon; you may need to stop blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) several days prior.
- Fast (no food or drink) for 6-8 hours before the scheduled surgery as directed by the anesthesia team.
- Arrange for assistance at home for the initial recovery period and plan for transportation after hospital discharge.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), and adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Hardware-related issues: Irritation from plates/screws, potential for future hardware removal, or rare hardware failure.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury around the shoulder, which could lead to numbness, weakness, or circulation problems.
- Stiffness, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), or persistent pain despite successful fracture healing.
- Delayed healing, non-union (bone fails to heal), or malunion (bone heals in a poor position).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial immobilization in a sling for 2-4 weeks to protect the surgical repair, with instructions on gentle pendulum exercises.
- Strict adherence to a structured physical therapy program, starting with passive motion and progressing to active strengthening over several months.
- Pain management with prescribed medications and the use of ice packs to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Follow-up appointments and X-rays to monitor healing progress and ensure the hardware remains in place.
- A gradual return to normal activities; light desk work may be possible in a few weeks, but full recovery for sports or heavy labor can take 4-6 months or longer.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering scapular fracture in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for scapular 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 scapular 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 scapular fracture compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Scapular Fracture in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing scapular fracture.
Hyderabad, India
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Sarah Roy, a 28-year-old elementary school...
Sarah Roy, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher and avid rock climber, was leading a difficult route when she lost her grip and fell, landing directly on her back on a protruding ledge. She felt immediate, severe pain in her upper back and shoulder. In the ER, X-rays confirmed a displaced fracture of her scapular body. The orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, explained that due to the significant displacement, surgery was necessary to realign the bone fragments with a plate and screws to ensure proper healing and restore shoulder function. Sarah was terrified of surgery and worried about never climbing again. The procedure went smoothly, though the initial post-op pain was intense. With a sling for 6 weeks and a dedicated physical therapy regimen focusing initially on pendulum exercises and later on strengthening, Sarah made a gradual recovery. After 4 months, she regained nearly full range of motion and strength. The emotional journey was a rollercoaster, from the fear of permanent disability to the frustration of dependency during early recovery, culminating in profound relief and gratitude as she returned to the classroom and, eventually, to gentle climbing. The experience gave her a new appreciation for her body's resilience.
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