Not all bone fractures require surgery; many of them can be corrected by immobilizing the bone using a combination of braces, splints, or casts to maintain proper positioning of the bone as it heals. Thus, non-surgical approaches are used to treat non-displaced fractures or fractures where the broken bones can be repositioned by cast immobilization, functional cast or brace and traction.
At Felix Hospital’s Center for Bone & Joint, our orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists have expertise in diagnosing as well as managing nearly every type of fracture. They use several different modalities depending on the extent of the injury, the patient’s overall health, and how well the fracture can be expected to heal without surgery.
At Felix Hospital, our orthopedic surgeons follow a personalized strategic approach towards each patient, thereby making their recovery process smooth and hassle-free. They treat broken bones with both orthopedic surgery and non-surgical approaches.
Your orthopedist will diagnose bone fractures with X-rays. For better evaluation, they may also use CT Scan (computed tomography) and MRI Scan (magnetic resonance imaging).
The objective of any fracture treatment and management is to control bleeding, stop infection, and prevent bone death. At Felix Hospital, we prefer to treat fractures with minimally invasive, non-operative methods.
Some of the common non-surgical treatment options include:
Braces, Splints, or Casts: This is the most traditional way to immobilize a fracture, as brace, splint and cast can keep the bone from moving, thereby encouraging proper alignment. Based on the severity of the fracture, our specialist will determine which type of device is most beneficial for your case. For instance, cast immobilization is often used for fractures of the arm or lower limb. Similarly, cast or brace can be also used for realignment in children with some forms of deformity.
Traction: This process uses weights, pulleys, and ropes to apply gentle force and bring the bones back into alignment. Traction can be used to realign and stabilize broken bones, but it can also help reduce pain and correct constricted joints, muscles, and tendons.
At Felix Hospital, we provide pre and post follow-up care for the smooth recovery of all our patients. These include:
The Center for Bone & Joint at Felix Hospital provides state-of-the-art facilities catering to the entire spectrum of orthopedic care, ranging from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.
