Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture Surgery in Mumbai | Dr Niraj Vora

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An intertrochanteric hip fracture is a specific
type of hip fracture that happens at a particular
region of the thigh bone near the hip socket. It
is a serious injury that causes severe pain,
limits mobility, and potentially results in
severe complications and demands high-priority
surgery for treatment. What is Intertrochanteric
hip surgery, and what makes it a serious hip
fracture? How is intertrochanteric hip fracture
surgery performed and what care must be taken for
recovery? We asked these questions to Dr Niraj
Vora, a specialist orthopaedic surgeon and hip
replacement expert in Mumbai. Read on to know the
answersWhat is Intertrochanteric Hip
Fracture? The hip joint is a ball-and-socket
joint made up of the femur (thigh bone) and the
pelvis. The ball of the femur sits in the socket
of the pelvis to form the joint, and the type of
hip fracture is classified based on the area of
the fracture along the bone and the socket.
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Intertrochanteric hip fracture is a hip fracture
that happens between the greater trochanter and
lesser trochanter of the femur bones. The
trochanters are the bony projections on the femur
whose function is to serve as attachment points
for the hip muscles. Naturally, the trochanters
play a major role in the stability and movement
of the hip joint. Breaking in the
intertrochanteric region significantly limits
mobility, preventing everyday functions making it
a serious fracture. Intertrochanteric hip
fractures usually happen in older adults, as
their bones are more fragile and prone to
fracture. Intertrochanteric hip surgery is the
only effective procedure for the treatment of
this type of hip fracture.Intertrochanteric Hip
Fracture Surgery in Mumbai How Is It
performed? The objective of intertrochanteric
hip surgery is to realign the bones and stabilize
them to enable healing of the bones and
restoration of their function and hip movement.
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The surgery is performed under anaesthesia,
followed by an incision which depends on the
severity of the fracture. The hip surgeon reaches
out to the fractured bones and realigns them to
their anatomical positions with the aid of
surgical tools. The bones are positioned and
perfectly stabilized using surgical hardware,
which may include screws and metal implants. The
stabilization is key to enable healing, and
special care is taken to stabilize the broken hip
bones. Upon achieving adequate stabilization, the
incision is closed, and the patient enters into
the recovery phase which may last for a
while.Intertrochanteric Hip Surgery Road to
Recovery The patient is monitored as they wake
up after the anaesthesia and undergoes
rehabilitation and physical therapy to accelerate
recovery and improve mobility. The complete
recovery after intertrochanteric hip surgery may
take at least 3 months after the surgery.
However, its important to note that each
fracture is unique, the tools used, and the
specifics of the procedure can vary. The precise
recovery timeline also varies based on the
severity of the fracture, the patients age, and
their medical condition.
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Proper nutrition, rest, hydration, mobility, and
pain management are indeed key pillars for
recovery. Given the old age, older adults may
face an increased risk of infections and blood
clots if existing medical conditions and
medication regimens are not well-monitored. To
prevent unnecessary complications, patients must
diligently follow the advice of the hip
specialist and maintain regular
consultations. Dr Niraj Vora is a hip
surgeon and specialized hip replacement surgeon
in Mumbai with an impeccable track record in
treating intertrochanteric hip fractures. For
more information on the intertrochanteric surgery
procedure and recovery, you can contact him.
Dr Niraj VoraSpecialist in Hip Knee Surgeon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Mumbai,
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