Trauma & Orthopaedic Emergency
Bone Fractures
A break or crack in a bone from trauma, falls, or accidents — ranging from hairline cracks to complex displaced fractures requiring surgical fixation for proper healing.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Bone Fractures
A bone fracture refers to a break or crack in a bone that occurs when the force applied exceeds what the bone can withstand. Fractures range from minor hairline cracks to complete breaks where the bone becomes displaced. There are multiple types of bone fractures — including simple fractures, complicated bone fractures, stress fractures, and open fractures — affecting various parts of the body such as the femur, tibia, humerus, clavicle, and pelvis. Bone fractures commonly occur due to trauma such as falls, road accidents, sports injuries, or direct impact. Bone fracture treatment depends on the severity, location, and type of fracture — ranging from closed reduction and casting for stable fractures to surgical fixation using plates, screws, intramedullary nails, or external fixators. Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu has over 31 years of experience in complex fracture surgery and trauma care at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Falls from height or slipping accidents
- Road traffic accidents or high-impact trauma
- Sports-related injuries and contact sports collisions
- Direct blows to the bone during physical activities
- Weakening of bone due to osteoporosis
- Stress fractures from repetitive strain over time
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Clean break — casting or minimal fixation usually sufficient
Displaced or multi-fragment — requires surgical fixation (ORIF, nailing)
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation — plates and screws for alignment
Intramedullary nail for femur, tibia, humerus shaft fractures
Ring fixator for complex fractures, bone loss, or deformity correction
Complex fracture and trauma surgery at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Advanced Fracture Management — 31+ Years of Surgical Experience
Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu has over three decades of experience managing the full spectrum of bone fractures — from simple casting to complex open fractures, pelvic injuries, and revision cases. He uses the most appropriate fixation technique for each fracture type — ORIF with titanium plates, intramedullary nailing, K-wire fixation, external fixation, and the Ilizarov ring fixator — to achieve optimal alignment, healing, and recovery. Available at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
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Step 1: Emergency Assessment & Imaging
Urgent clinical examination and X-rays confirm the fracture type, location, displacement, and associated injuries. CT scans are used for complex pelvic or articular fractures.
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Step 2: Fracture Stabilisation (Acute)
Initial splinting or temporary fixation stabilises the fracture, controls pain, and protects surrounding tissues while definitive surgical planning is completed.
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Step 3: Definitive Surgical Fixation
The appropriate surgical technique is selected — ORIF with plates/screws, intramedullary nailing, K-wire fixation, tension band wiring, external fixation, or Ilizarov ring fixator — based on fracture type and patient factors.
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Step 4: Rehabilitation & Recovery
Physiotherapy begins as soon as the fracture is stable. Graduated weight-bearing and exercises restore strength and function. Follow-up imaging monitors fracture healing.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
TreatmentOptions
Closed Reduction & Casting
Bone realigned externally and immobilised in a cast — used when surgery is not required.
ORIF (Open Reduction & Internal Fixation)
Displaced fractures fixed with plates and screws for stable alignment and faster healing.
Intramedullary Nailing (IM Nail)
A metal rod inserted into the hollow canal of long bones (femur, tibia, humerus) to stabilise shaft fractures.
K-Wire / Tension Band Wiring
Thin wires used for small bone fractures of the hand, wrist, patella, and elbow.
Ilizarov / Ring Fixator
External circular frame for complex fractures, bone loss, or deformity correction requiring gradual adjustment.
CRIF (Closed Reduction and Internal Fixation)
A technique where a fractured bone is realigned without open surgery and stabilized internallyMetal implants like screws or rods are used to maintain proper alignment during healing.
External Fixation (Fracture)
A method of stabilizing fractures using pins and rods placed outside the bodyIt is commonly used in open fractures or when soft tissue injury prevents internal fixation.
Arthroplasty for Fractures
A surgical procedure where a joint is partially or completely replaced after a severe fracture.It is often done when the joint surface is too damaged to be repaired
Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS)
A surgical fixation method used to treat certain hip fractures, especially intertrochanteric fractures.It involves a sliding screw and plate system that allows controlled compression for healing.
Hemiarthroplasty
A type of joint replacement where only one half of the joint is replaced with a prosthesis.It is commonly performed for certain hip fractures, especially in elderly patients
Common Questions
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