Treatments

Fracture Surgery

Fracture surgery, also known as fracture fixation, is a surgical procedure to repair and stabilize a broken bone. The goal of the surgery is to align the bone fragments and hold them in place to allow for proper healing.

Here’s an overview of the key aspects of fracture surgery:

Recovery & Rehabilitation
  • Hospital Stay: Varies depending on the fracture severity and surgery complexity.
  • Pain Management: Medications and pain relief methods.
  • Physical Therapy: To restore movement, strength, and function.
  • Follow-up Visits: Regular check-ups to monitor healing progress.
Risks & Complications
  • Infection: At the surgical site or deep within the bone.
  • Nonunion or Malunion: Bone healing improperly.
  • Hardware Problems: Breakage or loosening of plates, screws, or rods.
  • Nerve or Blood Vessel Injury: During surgery.
Indications for Fracture Surgery
  • Severe fractures: When bones are broken into several pieces.
  • Displaced fractures: When bone fragments are out of alignment.
  • Open fractures: When the bone breaks through the skin.
  • Fractures not healing with conservative treatment: Such as casting or splinting.
  • Fractures involving joints: To restore joint function and prevent arthritis.
Types of Fracture Fixation

Internal Fixation:

  • Plates and Screws: Metal plates and screws are attached to the outer surface of the bone.
  • Intramedullary Nails/Rods: Metal rods are inserted into the marrow canal of the bone.
  • Wires and Pins: Used for smaller bones or fragments.

External Fixation:

  • Metal pins or screws are inserted into the bone through the skin and connected to a metal frame outside the body.