Fractures

There are many types of fractures that can occur. These include:

Hairline fracture: This involves a thin or partial breakage of the bone. Our doctors, at Elite Orthopedics, offer the best treatment for hairline fracture

Avulsion fracture: In this case, the muscle or ligament pulls on the bone leading to a fracture

Comminuted fracture: This is a common type of fracture in which an impact such as collision or fall shatters the bone into many pieces

Compression Fracture: This type of fractures often occur in patients with osteoporosis. It generally occurs in the spongy bone in the spine

Fracture Dislocation: This occurs when a joint location occurs & one of the bones of the joint gets fractured.

Oblique fracture: It is a type of fracture that occurs opposite to a bone’s long axis.

Longitudinal Fracture: This type of fracture extends along the length of the bone

Spiral Fracture: In this case, a part of the bone twists during the fracture.

Stress Fracture: This type of fracture is most often seen in athletes where repeated strain & stress due to running or pivoting can fracture a bone.

Transverse Fracture: In this type of fracture, there is a straight break across the bone.

At Elite Orthopedics, we offer the best treatment for fractures

Symptoms of a fracture differ based on where the fracture occurs, patient’s overall health condition & his or her age.

In general, people with a fracture experience the following:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Discoloured Skin around the injured site
• Inability to put weight on the injured site
• Difficulty in moving the injured area
• Protrusion in an unusual angle
• Bleeding, in case of open fractures

In severe cases, the patient may also experience dizziness & nausea.

The orthopaedic surgeon performs a physical examination to arrive at a diagnosis. Apart from physical examination, your doctor may recommend :

X Ray: Xray can help confirm the fracture & will also reveal how damaged the bones are.

MRI: MRI can help get a complete view of the damage to the bones & surrounding tissues like ligaments & cartilage.

CT Scan: A CT scan gives an in-depth visual insight into the bones & surrounding area.

Bone Scan: Bone scan can show fractures that an X Ray may not show.

Treatment of bone fractures depends on the type of fracture, how it occurred & the extend of damage caused to the bone.

Common treatment methods include:

Immobilisation:

This involves putting a splint or cast. Splinting lasts just 3 to 5 weeks. If a cast is required, it is likely to be for 6 to 8 weeks.

Closed Reduction:

In case of severe fractures, your doctor may recommend a closed reduction to realign the bones. This is a non invasive procedure, but may require local or general anesthesia to keep the patient from feeling pain.

Bone Fracture Surgery:

Certain fractures may require surgery. Depending on the type of fracture & severity of the damage, one of the following techniques may be used.

• Internal Fixation
• External Fixation
• Arthroplasty
• Bone Grafting

Our expert doctors at Elite Orthopedics offer the best treatment for bone fractures. The specialists here are experienced & skilled in treating even complex cases of bone fractures with utmost ease.

In most cases, bone fractures heal well with the right intervention. However there may be complications sometimes.

• Bone healing in the wrong position
• Disruption of bone growth
• Bone marrow infection
• Bone death

With a team of Best Orthopaedic Doctors in Hyderabad, we offer the best fracture treatment. Get in touch with us now to consult a specialist.