Return To Work After Acetabular Fracture | Dr. Chirag Patel

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Acetabular Fracture Treatment, Recovery Return
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• The acetabulum is the socket in the ball-socket
  joint of the hip.
• Along with the femur (the ball), it forms a ball
  and socket joint to lend the hip excellent
  mobility in all directions.
• The fracture to this socket-like shaped
  acetabulum is called an acetabulum fracture
  (Acetabular Fracture).
• This serious fracture that results in loss of
  motion and function is relatively uncommon as
  compared to hip fractures in general.
• Not only does it causes severe hip pain,
  damages the nerves and but also increases the
  risk of developing post-traumatic arthritis which
  may require hip replacement, says orthopaedic
  doctor and hip replacement in Mumbai Dr Chirag
  Patel.

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Acetabular Fracture Treatment, Recovery Return
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• The hip joint is one of the strongest joints in
  the human body and the Acetabulum fracture these
  days tend to happen in two cases
• High-energy crashes, motorbike accidents or falls
  from significant heights- most common among the
  young.
• Low-energy crashes like falls from even standard
  height more often happen in elder adults with
  osteoporosis.
• So how are Acetabular Fractures treated and how
  is life after the treatment procedure, you can
  find us here

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• Treatment Recovery and Life After Acetabular
  Fracture Treatment
• Fractures to the acetabulum are one of the most
  challenging orthopaedic injuries to repair. First
  thing, the fracture can happen in 10 different
  patterns each with its own level of severity.
• Second, injuries to the acetabulum can lead to
  fractured cartilage and bone at a challenging
  location which is difficult to repair.
• So we are often asked questions about the
  surgical treatment for Acetabulum fracture, life
  after the treatment recovery and guidelines.

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With inputs from an orthopaedic doctor and hip
replacement specialist in Mumbai Dr Chirag Patel,
we have provided the information in this blog
here. Read on to know

• Treatment for Acetabular Fracture
• Three factors contribute to the type of treatment
  for Acetabulum Fracture
• Type of fracture, pattern and break involved
• Stability of the pelvis after the fracture
• Degree of displacement of bones after a fracture.

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• After performing physical examination and imaging
  studies, the orthopaedic surgeon determines the
  type of procedure required to treat Acetabulum
  Fracture.
• Patients with stable pelvic fracture i.e. without
  dislocation of joint or displacement of the bones
  are treated with non-surgical treatment which
  involves closed reduction (realignment of the
  joint without surgery).
• This procedure is performed with or without
  external fixation. Crutches, leg positioning
  devices, pain relievers, and blood thinners are
  also employed during this treatment to ease the
  pain after the treatment.

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• A dislocated bone will need open reduction and
  internal fixation where the surgeon will realign
  the bones in their place with a surgical anchor.
• In most severe cases among elder adults, the
  acetabulum could be too weak or damaged to repair
  and this is when a hip replacement is
  recommended.
• Recovery Life after Acetabulum Fracture
  Treatment 
• After surgery, patients will experience pain for
  which medications are prescribed.
• Patients may not be able to put their full weight
  on their legs which is why crutches and walkers
  are suggested to assist in walking.

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Acetabular Fracture Treatment, Recovery Return
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• Patients will not be able to engage in physical
  activity for 6-12 months.
• Physical therapy is recommended, low impact
  exercises are suggested to aid this process.
• The recovery timeline may vary based on
  the severity of the fracture, age and medical
  history.
• Depending on these factors there is also a risk
  of arthritis which shall be discussed by the
  surgeon after the procedure.
• For more information on treatment, recovery and
  life after Acetabular Fracture, you can contact
  the top orthopaedic surgeon and hip replacement
  specialist in Mumbai Dr Chirag Patel.

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