Supracondylar Femoral Osteotomy Fixation Treatment in India
About Supracondylar Femoral Osteotomy Fixation
Key Highlights
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Corrects significant leg deformities (knock-knees or bowlegs) to improve alignment.Redistributes weight-bearing forces across the knee joint, which can alleviate pain.Aims to delay or prevent the need for a total knee replacement in younger, active patients.Can improve overall leg function, gait, and mobility.Uses modern internal fixation techniques for stable bone healing.
Who is this surgery for?
- Genu valgum (knock-knee deformity) or genu varum (bowleg deformity) causing pain or functional issues.
- Unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee where malalignment is accelerating joint wear.
- Post-traumatic deformities or malunited fractures of the distal femur.
- Certain metabolic bone diseases (like rickets) leading to progressive deformity.
- Failed conservative treatments (like bracing, physiotherapy, medications) for alignment-related knee pain.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including detailed X-rays and possibly CT scans to plan the correction angle.
- Medical clearance to ensure fitness for surgery, which may involve blood tests and cardiac evaluation.
- Discussion of medications; patients may need to stop blood thinners (like aspirin or warfarin) several days prior.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as per anesthesia guidelines.
- Pre-operative physiotherapy counseling to understand post-surgery exercises and mobility aids (crutches).
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Infection, bleeding, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Nerve or blood vessel injury near the surgical site.
- Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis) or pulmonary embolism.
- Delayed union, non-union, or malunion of the osteotomy site.
- Hardware irritation, failure, or the need for future removal.
- Stiffness, persistent pain, or incomplete correction of the deformity.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for pain management and monitoring, with weight-bearing restrictions.
- Use of crutches or a walker for 6 to 12 weeks to protect the healing bone.
- A structured physiotherapy program begins soon after surgery to restore knee range of motion and strength.
- Regular follow-up X-rays to monitor bone healing and alignment.
- Gradual return to normal activities; full recovery and bone consolidation can take 3 to 6 months or longer.
- Possible removal of hardware in a subsequent minor procedure if it causes discomfort, once healing is complete.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 months for full bone healing and functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering supracondylar femoral osteotomy fixation in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for supracondylar femoral osteotomy fixation in India include Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, 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 supracondylar femoral osteotomy fixation. 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 supracondylar femoral osteotomy fixation compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Supracondylar Femoral Osteotomy Fixation in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing supracondylar femoral osteotomy fixation.
Chennai, India
250 Doctors
Arjun Reddy, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Arjun Reddy, a 42-year-old software engineer and avid weekend hiker, had lived with a subtle bow in his right leg since childhood. Over the last two years, increasing pain on the inner side of his knee became impossible to ignore, forcing him to abandon his beloved trails. An orthopedic specialist diagnosed severe medial compartment osteoarthritis caused by a varus (bow-legged) deformity. The doctor explained that Arjun was too young for a total knee replacement and recommended a Supracondylar Femoral Osteotomy to realign his leg, shift weight off the damaged cartilage, and buy his natural knee 15-20 more years. Terrified of surgery but desperate for relief, Arjun underwent the procedure. The initial recovery was tough, with weeks on crutches and rigorous physical therapy to regain strength and range of motion. A year later, Arjun is back to moderate hiking, pain-free. Emotionally, he transitioned from frustration and fear of a life without activity to immense gratitude for a second chance at an active life, feeling he regained control over his future.
Orthopedists for Supracondylar Femoral Osteotomy Fixation
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform supracondylar femoral osteotomy fixation and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 10 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 8 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 10 Years Experience
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon