✦ Surgical Fixation · 1–3 hrs

Fracture Treatment

Q: Does every fracture need surgery?

No. Stable, undisplaced fractures can often be managed with casting or splinting. Surgery is indicated for displaced, unstable, or periarticular fractures where alignment cannot be maintained conservatively.

Q: What fixation method will be used for my fracture?

The method depends on the fracture pattern and location. Plates and screws are used for periarticular fractures, intramedullary nails for long bone fractures, and external fixators for open or severely comminuted injuries. Dr. Satish Reddy will plan the best construct after reviewing your imaging.

Q: When can I start walking after fracture surgery?

Most patients begin mobilisation within 24–48 hours with physiotherapy support. Weight-bearing is guided by the fracture type, fixation stability, and X-ray healing progress.

Q: How long does bone healing take?

Most fractures achieve solid union in 6–12 weeks. Complex or high-energy fractures may take longer. Regular X-ray follow-up monitors healing progress.

Q: Will I need a second surgery to remove the implants?

In most cases, implants are left in permanently and do not need removal. Removal is only considered if there is implant-related pain or infection, or for specific fracture types in younger patients.

Precise surgical fixation of complex fractures using plates, nails, and screws — restoring alignment for early mobilisation and full functional recovery.

>95% Union Rate

2–3 hrs Procedure Time

24–48 hrs Mobilisation

6–12 wk Bone Healing

What is Fracture Treatment?

Surgical fracture fixation restores bone alignment and stability in complex or displaced fractures of the limbs, pelvis, and periarticular regions. Dr. Satish Reddy uses open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plates and screws, intramedullary nailing for long bone fractures, and external fixation for contaminated or severely comminuted injuries. Early fixation reduces complications and enables immediate physiotherapy.

Fixation method (plate, nail, or external fixator) is chosen based on the fracture pattern and location — Dr. Satish Reddy will plan the most stable construct after imaging.

Key Information

Procedure Facts

Fixation Methods

ORIF (plates & screws), intramedullary nailing, or external fixation — selected based on fracture pattern and location.

Implant Materials

Titanium or stainless steel plates, locking screws, and intramedullary nails — designed for long-term stability.

Anaesthesia

General or regional anaesthesia; procedure duration varies from 1–3 hours based on complexity.

Hospital Stay

2–5 days depending on fracture severity; physiotherapy begins immediately post-surgery.

Recovery

Bone healing in 6–12 weeks; return to full function in 3–6 months with rehabilitation.

Insurance

Covered under most health insurance and accident/trauma policies.

How the Procedure Works

Emergency Assessment & Imaging

X-rays and CT scans are reviewed urgently to classify the fracture, plan fixation strategy, and assess neurovascular status.

Pre-operative Preparation

Limb splinting, swelling management, blood work, and anaesthesia review prior to surgery.

Fracture Fixation Surgery

Open or closed reduction restores bone alignment; internal or external fixation maintains position for healing — typically 1–3 hours.

Rehabilitation & Bone Healing

Physiotherapy begins immediately post-surgery. Weight-bearing is guided by fracture healing on X-rays — most achieve full union in 6–12 weeks.

Outcomes

>95%Union Rate

24–48 hrsMobilisation

6–12 wkBone Healing

3–6 moFull Function

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Displaced fractures of the femur, tibia, humerus, and forearm
→Periarticular fractures around the knee, hip, ankle, or shoulder
→Open (compound) fractures requiring wound debridement and fixation
→Pathological fractures through bone disease or metastases
→Non-union or mal-union requiring corrective osteotomy and re-fixation
→Pelvic and acetabular fractures from high-energy trauma

Early, precise fixation of a fracture is the foundation of a good outcome. When the bone is correctly aligned and stable, the body heals — and patients regain full function far faster than with conservative treatment alone.

— Dr. Satish Reddy, Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Does every fracture need surgery?+

What fixation method will be used for my fracture?+

When can I start walking after fracture surgery?+

How long does bone healing take?+

Will I need a second surgery to remove the implants?+

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