Complex Fracture & Trauma Treatment Chennai
F.O.R. Hospital is founded on unmatched expertise in Fracture, Orthopedics, and Joint Reconstruction. Our 24/7 Trauma Unit is equipped with immediate CT diagnostics, twin laminar air flow OTs, and dedicated orthopedic trauma teams to handle everything from simple fractures to catastrophic polytrauma.
Common Symptoms & Signs
Underlying Causes & Risk Factors
- Road Traffic Accidents (two-wheeler / pedestrian impacts)
- High falls from construction or stairs
- Osteoporotic fragility fractures in senior citizens
- Sports impacts and workplace crush injuries
When is Surgery Recommended?
- Displaced intra-articular fractures involving joints
- Unstable long-bone fractures (femur, tibia, humerus, radius/ulna)
- Open compound fractures requiring immediate debridement within 6 hours
Procedure Overview & Surgical Technique
Real-time C-ARM fluoroscopy allows closed or minimally invasive interlocking nailing and anatomical locking plate fixation. Strict aseptic protocols prevent implant infections.
Recovery Timeline & Post-Op Rehabilitation
Depending on the bone involved, guided mobilization begins within 48 hours to prevent joint stiffness, with full radiographic union usually achieved in 8 to 12 weeks.
Lead Surgical Consultant
Dr. P. Elangovan
Dr. P. Elangovan is the Chairman and Chief Orthopaedic Consultant at F.O.R. Ortho & Neuro Hospital. He graduated from Govt. Royapettah Hospital, Chennai—a renowned premier center for Accident & Trauma in 1998, and completed his M.Ch. Ortho in 2015. With more than 1,000 successful joint replacements and complex fracture reconstructions, he utilizes premium European and American implant systems and is a pioneer in staggered bilateral knee replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is emergency trauma surgery available at night?
Yes, our on-call Orthopaedic and Anaesthesiology teams and operating rooms operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
How do you handle neglected or improperly set fractures?
We specialize in non-union reconstruction and corrective osteotomy for fractures that failed to heal or healed with deformity after native treatment.
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