Fracture Fixation

Fracture fixation is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken bone using plates, screws, rods or pins, allowing the fracture to heal in correct alignment and enabling earlier mobilization than casting alone. It is used when a fracture is too unstable, displaced or complex to heal properly with a cast alone, or when the break involves a joint surface where precise alignment is critical. The hardware holds the bone fragments in a fixed position while natural healing occurs, and in many cases allows patients to begin gentle movement or weight-bearing sooner than with cast immobilization. Depending on the fracture, the hardware may remain permanently or occasionally be removed later once healing is complete.

Fracture Fixation is recommended for patients diagnosed with specific conditions where other approaches have been insufficient. Your Orthopedics specialist will assess your suitability based on your diagnosis, health history, and treatment goals.

The typical duration is 6-12 weeks recovery. This may vary based on the complexity of your case and individual response to treatment.

Recovery typically takes Hospital stay is typically one to four days depending on fracture severity, with weight-bearing restrictions for several weeks as advised. Physiotherapy is started once initial healing allows, most fractures achieve solid union within six to twelve weeks, and hardware is sometimes removed later if it causes irritation.. Your care team will provide specific instructions based on your response and overall health.

Side effects vary by individual and are detailed in the section above. Your specialist will discuss all risks and benefits with you before treatment begins. Serious adverse effects are uncommon but are part of the informed consent process.

Fracture Fixation has a documented success rate of 90-95% at accredited facilities. Outcomes depend on disease stage, patient health, and adherence to the treatment plan and aftercare instructions.