Trauma & Fracture Surgery

Trauma can happen anytime to anyone and requires urgent medical attention. You may experience a fracture after trauma due to traumatic scenarios, vehicular accidents falls, or any other injury. Fracture surgeries help to treat the issues with your bone when you suffer a trauma. Fracture surgery helps to treat any complex injury that is resistant to healing. The surgery involves the use of screws, metal pins, and plates to secure your broken bones in place. They not only improve the quality of your life but also help restore normal function.

Trauma can affect the joints, connective tissues, bones, and muscles. If the impact of trauma is very forceful, you may suffer connective tissue injury or broken bones. Fractures caused due to trauma may be simple or complex. Simple fractures require splinting or casting whereas complex fractures require surgical intervention.

Symptoms Of Trauma and Fracture

There are numerous symptoms when you experience a fracture due to trauma.
  • Restricted movement
  • Fever
  • Swelling and bruising
  • Pain
  • Numbness and tenderness in the fractured region
  • Dysfunctional limb or joint with a broken bone
Diagnosis
  • One needs to undergo a thorough physical examination and imaging for the diagnosis of fracture. Your doctor will advise you to undergo an X-ray that will determine the location and severity of the fracture. He or she will be able to see the damage caused to the injured region and the surrounding areas.
  • Apart from x-ray, other types of imaging techniques used are Computed Tomography, Arthrograms, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. You might also need to undergo blood tests the identification of blood infections. If the nerve is compressed, you will require a nerve-blocking injection.

The Best Joint Replacement Specialist

Dr. Gagandeep Singh Sachdeva is the head Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Specialist at Sohana Hospital with years of experience. He is one of the best knee replacement surgeons in Chandigarh and Mohali with hundreds of successful surgeries in his name. The doctor has helped thousands of patients get relief from pain and perform routine activities with ease.

The doctor is adept at performing primary and complex knee replacement surgeries. He is an expert in revision knee replacement surgeries and keyhole surgeries. Dr. Sachdeva underwent special training for MAKO ROBOTICS surgery. He is well aware of the latest advanced treatment procedures and offers phenomenal treatment to give you a new lease on life.

Key Services
  • ● Knee replacement surgery
  • ● Knee-ligament repairing procedure
  • ● Total bone replacement
  • ● Bone restructuring
  • ● Complicated joint replacement
  • ● Periarticular injury management
  • ● Platelet-rich plasma transfusion

Depending on the condition and type of fracture, you may have to undergo surgical or non-surgical procedures for the treatment of trauma and fractures. The non-surgical treatment involves the use of immobilizing devices like braces, casts, traction, and splints. Your doctor will prescribe you nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. You might also need little physical therapy for improving your movements.

If you have a complicated trauma injury or breaks in your bone, you need to undergo surgery for treating the same. Your surgeon will secure the broken parts together by using plates and screws. The best treatment plan will show the best results in the long term.

Sohana Hospital has an advanced orthopedic center dedicated to treating the orthopedic injuries of patients. We have a determined medical team led by Dr. Gagandeep Singh Sachdeva who holds immense expertise in orthopedic care. We work with dedication with every patient to customize the treatment according to their needs. Our hospital has the latest equipment to ensure the best treatment with a speedy recovery for our patients.

The various types of fractures are partial fractures, complete fractures, stress fractures, displaced fractures, and closed or open fractures.
Fractures most commonly happen due to falls, injury, or direct hits to the body. The risk factors include alcohol, diabetes, smoking, or chronic disorders that may worsen your condition.
Treating the fracture aids in the healing process and protects the injured area from infection and blood clots.
One must not try to realign the bone as the doctor will treat the same. You must stop the bleeding with a clean piece of cloth and apply ice packs to prevent swelling.

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