Trauma & Fracture Surgery
Trauma & Fracture Surgery
- Clavicle Fractures
- Proximal Humerus Fractures
- Radius Ulna Fractures
- Pelvis And Hip Fractures
- Polytrauma
- Femur Fractures
- Intra Articular Fractures
- Tibia Fibula Fractures
- Complex Fractures
A bone may get fractured completely or partially and it is caused commonly from trauma due to fall, motor vehicle accident and sports. Depending on the severity of the fracture, the bone should be repaired as soon as possible. In fact, if restoration occurs too late after the break, the bone can begin to "set" itself and long-term cosmetic issues, like crookedness, and functionality problems can occur. Surgery is sometimes necessary to properly treat injuries that are complicated, severe, or resistant to healing. Surgical treatments include fixating the broken parts of the bone using metal pins, screws, or plates.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, a fracture and a broken bone are the same thing, just different words for it. Doctors use the term fracture regardless of how severe the break is.
Swelling builds up quickly after an injury but takes much longer to clear, especially around the feet and ankles. Gravity pulls fluid downward, so full recovery from swelling can take weeks or months.
Healing speed varies from person to person and does not always mean something went wrong. Diet, vitamin levels, and other health conditions can all affect how fast a bone heals.
Eating enough calcium and vitamin D, avoiding smoking, and following your surgeon's activity guidelines all support faster healing.
Fractures should ideally be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon, though an emergency room can help if a specialist is not immediately available.
Sometimes, yes. If a fracture fails to heal or heals out of position, a follow-up procedure like a bone graft may be needed.
A malunion is a fracture that heals in the wrong position, while a non-union is a fracture that does not heal at all. Both may need further treatment.
Yes, the surrounding muscles, tendons, and soft tissue are also affected by the injury, which is part of why recovery takes time.
Most patients notice steady improvement over several weeks, though full strength and comfort can take a few months to return.
Yes, weaker bones from age-related conditions like osteoporosis make fractures more likely and sometimes harder to treat without surgery.