Surgical Fracture Fixation at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
Some fractures cannot be put right by a splint or cast alone. Open Reduction Internal Fixation, or ORIF, is the surgical solution. The surgeon realigns the broken fragments through direct access to the fracture ("open reduction"), then secures them with plates, screws, rods or wires ("internal fixation") until the bone heals. This turns a fracture that could not heal correctly into one that can. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is an orthopaedic hospital in Mumbai where trauma assessment is organised so that examination, imaging and the surgical plan move forward without unnecessary delay. That matters because timing can affect healing. Open reduction internal fixation in Andheri East is planned with the expected recovery and time away from work discussed in advance.
Symptoms
- Visible deformity or an obviously misaligned limb
- Inability to bear weight or use the affected area
- Swelling that worsens over the first day or two
- Persistent pain unrelieved by rest or basic immobilisation
X-rays usually show the fracture pattern, and a CT scan is added for complex breaks or those near a joint surface. Our orthopaedic surgeons in Mumbai review the findings promptly.
Types of ORIF Procedures
- Plate and screw fixation, commonly used for fractures near joints
- Intramedullary nailing for long-bone shaft fractures, such as the femur or tibia
- Wire fixation for smaller or more delicate fractures, often in the hand or wrist
- Bone grafting combined with fixation where bone loss accompanies the fracture
The technique depends on the location of the break and how displaced the fragments are.
Causes
Falls are the most common cause, especially in older adults with thinner bone. Road traffic accidents account for many higher-energy fractures, and sports injuries contribute their own share. Osteoporosis raises the risk across all of these, because weaker bone breaks under forces healthy bone would absorb.
Prevention
- Adequate calcium and vitamin D
- Regular weight-bearing exercise for bone density and balance
- Handrails, non-slip mats and good lighting at home
- Bone density screening and treatment for osteoporosis where indicated
- Protective gear for cycling, contact sports and other high-risk activity
No measure guarantees against fracture, but each lowers the odds.
Emergency and Urgent Care
Urgent attention is needed for an open fracture, visible deformity, loss of sensation or pulse below the injury, or inability to move the limb. These call for emergency evaluation and urgent fracture fixation.
Treatment Options and Procedure
Treatment has three components. The surgeon first realigns the fragments into their correct anatomical position. Internal fixation then holds the alignment steady through healing, using plates, screws, rods, or wires. Where there is significant bone loss, bone grafting from the patient's own body or a donor adds material to support healing.
Before surgery, X-rays and, where needed, CT scans define the plan, followed by blood work, a general health review and anaesthesia planning. ORIF is typically performed under general or regional anaesthesia. The surgeon opens the fracture site, realigns the fragments and secures them with the fixation suited to that break. Pain management and monitoring begin right away, with attention to swelling and circulation. Movement starts gradually under the surgical team's guidance, with physiotherapy introduced once early healing allows.
Surgical Fracture Fixation at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
A fracture that needs surgical realignment deserves prompt, accurate treatment, since delays can affect how well the bone heals. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East, the orthopaedic trauma team evaluates each fracture through imaging and clinical assessment before selecting the ORIF approach suited to the injury. Speak to our orthopaedic surgeons about fracture treatment in Andheri East.