Complex Fractures

What are complex fractures?

Fracture usually refers to a break in the bone whereas complex fractures are when there is severe damage or break to a bone. This is also known as compound fracture. damage to the soft tissue. Complex fractures are open fractures which in most cases, have the bone protruding out of the socket, through the skin.

It also damages the soft tissue, ligaments, joints and tendons. The nature of complex fractures are frail and generally require proper surgical treatment in order to treat and heal the damage. Dr.Praful’s orthopedic clinic offers the best complex fracture surgery in Hyderabad with completely safe and guaranteed results.

Causes of complex fractures

Injuries (sports)
Car or vehicle accidents.
Softening of the bones due to age.
Experiencing a hard fall from a height.

Which parts or bones can have complex fractures?

Parts –

Elbow
Shoulder
Knee
Humerus
Forearm
Femur
Ankle
Tibia

Bones –

Collar bones
Eye bone
Face bone
Face bone
Spine
Pelvis
Skull bones.

Ideal candidates for Complex fractures surgery?

People with prolonged joint dislocation
People with multiple fractures to the same bone.
People experiencing severe bone loss
People whose bone is slowly fragmenting or breaking down
People with severe tissue damage
People with cartilage damage.

At initial consultation

At the initial consultation with our doctor, you will be required to discuss your worries and queries. The doctor will ask you for any medical conditions that you have including a complete medical history. The medications or supplements that you currently take, will have to be listed. Any sort of allergies or illnesses that you have must be informed to the doctor beforehand. The doctor will then explain further proceedings about the type of surgery, its requirements, the cost of the surgery, the mandatory implementations etc. The initial consultation would be the right time to discuss and deliberate your choices before opting in for the surgery.

Instructions before surgery.

A thorough medical test will be done.
A complete physical examination will be done.
An X-ray of the injured area will be taken.
CT Scan will be done.
The doctor may even suggest a blood test.

Procedure

Step 1 – General anesthesia and nerve numbing pain will be given.

Step 2 – An incision will be made in the area of the complex fracture.

Step 3 – The bone may be replaced with a graft if the damage is extreme. This graft can be taken from your own body or via allograft.

Step 4 – The bones will then be aligned properly with the help of rods, screws etc.

Step 5 – The incision will be closed and sealed with surgical stitches.

Step 6 – A cast will be placed around the area as per the doctor’s analysis.

Instructions after surgery.

Maintain hygiene in order to avoid any further infections
Keep the area elevated to avoid blood clots.
You can use cold packs to reduce the swelling
Do not miss the follow-up doctor consultations.
Avoid smoking
Avoid consumption of alcohol
Take the medication prescribed by the doctor at regular intervals.

Side effects of the surgery

Some of the potential risks of the surgery include –

Infections
Nerve damage
Excessive swelling
osteonecrosis
Extreme stiffness
Slow healing
nerve/skin/joint damage

FAQs

What is the cost of the complex fracture replacement surgery?

You can reach out to us for details regarding the cost and consultations.

Is the procedure safe?

yes , absolutely. Dr.Praful’s Orthopedic clinic in Hyderabad offers the best complex fracture fixation surgery that is performed by highly certified and qualified doctors. The procedure is done in a completely sanitized and safe environment.

What is the recovery period?

The recovery depends on the condition,severity of the condition and the treatment. It can take up to months to recover from the complex fracture surgery.

Are there any precautions that I can take to avoid complex fractures?

Yes, of course.

Conscious at heights.
Maintain safety while playing sports
Improve your stability and core strength by keeping yourself fit.
Consult a doctor even if it is a minor injury in order to stop it from aggravating any further.

Do I need to get physiotherapy?

Yes, you may have to get physiotherapy to maintain regular movement that can prevent bleeding or blood clots.