Pediatric Fractures Treatment in Turkey
About Pediatric Fractures
Key Highlights
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Specialized care for growing bones and growth plates (physes).Utilizes child-friendly, minimally invasive techniques when possible.Aims to restore full function and prevent long-term deformity.Focuses on rapid healing and return to play/activity.Involves a family-centered approach to care and recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Displaced fractures that cannot be adequately aligned with casting alone.
- Open fractures (bone breaks through the skin).
- Fractures involving the growth plate (physeal fractures).
- Unstable fractures prone to re-displacement.
- Certain joint (intra-articular) fractures requiring precise alignment.
- Multiple fractures or polytrauma.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive physical exam and imaging (X-rays, sometimes CT/MRI).
- Discussion of treatment options, anesthesia, and risks with the family.
- Pre-operative blood tests and medical clearance if surgery is planned.
- Fasting as instructed by the anesthesiologist.
- Arranging for post-procedure support and transportation.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection (higher risk with open fractures or surgery).
- Nerve or blood vessel injury near the fracture site.
- Stiffness or loss of range of motion in the affected limb.
- Growth disturbance if the growth plate is injured.
- Malunion (bone healing in incorrect position) or nonunion (failure to heal).
- Complications related to anesthesia.
- Need for further procedures.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period of immobilization with a cast or splint.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Elevation and ice application to reduce swelling.
- Follow-up X-rays to monitor healing progress.
- Gradual introduction of physical therapy to regain strength and motion.
- Activity restrictions until cleared by the orthopedic surgeon.
- Long-term monitoring for growth-related issues in some cases.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
3 weeks to 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering pediatric fractures in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with pediatric orthopedics departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform pediatric fractures. MediFyr helps you compare pediatric orthopedics 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 pediatric fractures compare across other countries where we have data.
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