Skeletal Traction Treatment in Turkey
About Skeletal Traction
Key Highlights
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Provides precise, continuous alignment for complex fractures and deformities.Helps relieve pressure on surrounding nerves, muscles, and blood vessels.Maintains bone length and correct positioning before definitive surgery.Can be a non-invasive alternative to immediate major surgery in some cases.Allows for ongoing assessment and adjustment of the correction.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, unstable long bone fractures (e.g., femur, tibia).
- Fractures with significant shortening or displacement.
- Pelvic fractures in children.
- Certain congenital or acquired limb deformities requiring gradual correction.
- Severe joint dislocations that are difficult to reduce.
- Pre-operative stabilization for complex orthopedic surgeries.
- Management of certain spinal fractures or injuries.
How to prepare
- Detailed physical examination and imaging (X-rays, CT scan) to assess the injury.
- Review of the child's medical history and any allergies.
- Discussion of the procedure, its duration, and care plan with the child and parents.
- Administration of appropriate anesthesia (often general or regional) for pin insertion.
- Cleaning and sterilizing the skin at the pin insertion site.
- Ensuring the traction equipment (frame, weights, pulleys) is correctly set up.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the pin insertion site (pin tract infection).
- Nerve or blood vessel damage during pin placement.
- Over-distraction or under-distraction of the bone.
- Joint stiffness or muscle atrophy due to prolonged immobility.
- Pressure sores from prolonged bed rest.
- Allergic reaction to anesthesia or materials.
- Potential for the pin to loosen or break.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is required for continuous monitoring, pain management, and traction adjustment.
- Regular cleaning and dressing of pin sites to prevent infection.
- Physical therapy begins early to maintain joint mobility and muscle strength where possible.
- Pain is managed with medications.
- The traction system is maintained for several weeks until adequate bone alignment/healing is achieved.
- After traction is removed, a cast or brace may be applied, followed by a guided rehabilitation program.
- Follow-up X-rays are essential to monitor healing progress.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-21 days (varies greatly based on injury and treatment plan)
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Expected recovery time:
6 weeks to several months (including traction time and subsequent rehabilitation)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering skeletal traction 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.
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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 skeletal traction compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 544 – USD 2,175 | 7-21 days (varies greatly based on injury and treatment plan) | ~ 6 weeks to several months (including traction time and subsequent rehabilitation) | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 4,026 – USD 16,105 | 7-21 days (varies greatly based on injury and treatment plan) | ~ 6 weeks to several months (including traction time and subsequent rehabilitation) | Know More |
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