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Highly Specialized Orthopedic Trauma Services
Orthopedic trauma care covers the spectrum of simple
isolated fractures to severe life threatening accidents with
multiple broken bones. While many fractures can be treated
very well by general orthopedic surgeons, some can benefit
from fracture specialists. More significant injuries with
multiple broken bones, compound fractures and fractures near
a joint, and fractures of the pelvis are more difficult to
treat, and benefit the most from specialized care.
Additionally, problems with healing including nonunions,
infections (osteomyelitis) and healing with poor alignment (malunion)
are often treated by fracture specialists.
The specialists of the Orthopedic Trauma group of
Chakraverty Healthcare have the unique expertise and
training to treat these orthopedic injuries. Only a few
select hospitals in Varanasi can match these capabilities.
We can typically see patients within 24 hours and/or quickly
arrange hospital-to-hospital transfers.
What is Orthopedic Trauma?
Orthopedic trauma is a branch of orthopedic surgery
specializing in problems related to the bones, joints, and
soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) of the entire
body following trauma. The main goal of this specialized
area in orthopedics is the healing of the fractured bones,
as well as restoring the anatomic alignment of the joint
surfaces to allow for recovery and return to maximum
function of the injured body part.
Our highly experienced doctors are leaders in extremity and
pelvis fracture reconstruction, deformity correction, and
bone transplantation. We utilize many leading-edge
techniques including minimally invasive surgery and advanced
external fixation. The latest in bone graft substitutes and
bone-forming proteins are often used to assist in the
reconstruction of bones that have not healed.
Our comprehensive orthopedic trauma capabilities include:
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Minimally invasive surgery for
fractures.
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Treatment of nonunions and malunions.
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Pelvis and acetabulum surgery.
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Treatment for infected fractures and
osteomyelitis.
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Limb lengthening.
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Bone and joint transplantation.
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Minimally invasive bone grafting.
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Complex soft tissue reconstruction.
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Complex upper extremity reconstruction.
Treatment Options
While not all fractures need specialized care, some complex
fractures may benefit from care by a trauma specialist. At
Chakraverty heathcare, many leading-edge surgical techniques
are utilized in the treatment of trauma patients, including
minimally invasive surgery, advanced external fixation, and
the use of bone graft substitutes and bone-forming proteins.
Nonsurgical Treatment of Trauma Injuries
Some fractures and dislocations, particularly related to the
clavicle, scapula, humerus, wrist, hand, and foot, can be
treated nonoperatively. Depending on the severity of the
fracture, we may treat the injury nonsurgically through an
external fixation method. This method involves the use of
splints, casts, braces, and other devices on the outside of
the injury to stabilize the fracture.
Surgical Treatment of Trauma Injuries
An internal fixation method is when a surgeon performs minor
surgery to place pins, wires, screws, and plates on the bone
to stabilize it. Severe injuries may require more complex
surgical procedures including bone grafting, limb
lengthening, and complex reconstruction.
Recovery
The length of recovery for fractures depends on the type and
severity of the injury. It can take 3 weeks up to several
months for a bone to completely heal, and in the worst cases
the bone may never heal completely. The good news is that
often times the pain from the break will subside
dramatically before the bone has completely healed.
We prescribe a progressive plan to attempt to fully restore
the fractured bone to pre-injury condition. You may
experience stiffness and muscle fatigue as you start in on
your new program. This is caused by atrophy of the muscles,
joints, and ligaments from lack of activity. Carefully
follow your physician's recommendations to avoid reinjury.
For additional information about the treatment of fractures,
write to us at
drunmesh@chakravertyclinic.com
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