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Fracture & Trauma Surgery in Indore — Precise Fixation, Faster Healing

Quick answer: Fracture and trauma surgery treats broken bones and injuries from falls and road accidents — from simple casts to precise surgical fixation with plates, screws or nails. Dr. Varun Chouhan manages fractures and orthopedic trauma at Bombay Hospital, Indore, including hip, wrist and complex fractures, and non-union (fractures that fail to heal).

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Dr. Varun ChouhanOrthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon • Bombay Hospital, Indore
Overview

What is fracture and trauma surgery?

Orthopedic trauma covers broken bones and the soft-tissue injuries around them — from a wrist fracture after a fall to complex, multiple injuries after a road accident. The goal is to realign the bone accurately and hold it stable so it heals in the right position and function returns.

Some fractures heal well in a cast; others need surgical fixation with plates, screws or nails, and certain hip fractures in older adults are best treated with a hip replacement. Dr. Chouhan also treats non-unions — fractures that have failed to heal.

Symptoms

When to seek an evaluation:

  • Severe pain, swelling or deformity after an injury
  • Inability to bear weight or use the limb
  • A bone that looks bent or out of shape
  • Bruising and tenderness over the injured area
  • A wound over a suspected fracture (open fracture — emergency)
  • A previous fracture that is not healing (non-union)
Causes

Common causes:

  • Falls, especially in older adults
  • Road traffic accidents
  • Sports and high-impact injuries
  • Osteoporosis (fragile bones) causing low-energy fractures
  • Direct blows or crush injuries
  • Repeated stress (stress fractures)
Benefits

What patients gain

Accurate realignment

Bones are set in the correct position for proper healing.

Stable fixation

Plates, screws or nails hold the fracture securely.

Early mobilisation

Stable fixation allows movement sooner, reducing stiffness.

Complex trauma care

Experience with multiple and difficult fractures.

Non-union solutions

Fractures that failed to heal can be revised and grafted.

Hospital emergency access

Trauma care within a full-service hospital.

Treatment Process

Your treatment, step by step

Emergency assessmentRapid examination and X-rays (CT if complex) assess the injury.
Treatment decisionCast vs surgical fixation vs replacement is decided for your fracture.
Fixation surgeryThe fracture is realigned and stabilised with the right implant.
Protected healingWeight-bearing is guided; pain and wound care managed.
RehabilitationPhysiotherapy restores movement and strength as the bone heals.
Recovery Timeline

How recovery typically progresses

Week 0–2Early healingPain and swelling settle; protected movement as advised.
Week 2–6Union beginsThe fracture starts to heal; gradual, guided loading.
Week 6–12HealingMost simple fractures unite; physiotherapy intensifies.
Month 3–6Full recoveryStrength and function return; complex injuries take longer.

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Fracture & Trauma Surgery FAQ

Common questions, answered

Does every fracture need surgery?
No — many simple, well-aligned fractures heal in a cast. Surgery is needed when bones are displaced, unstable, involve a joint, or are open.
How long does a fracture take to heal?
Most simple fractures unite in 6–12 weeks, though this varies with the bone, the injury and your general health.
What is a non-union?
A non-union is a fracture that has failed to heal in the expected time. It can usually be treated with revised fixation and bone grafting.
Why is hip replacement sometimes used for fractures?
Certain hip fractures in older adults heal poorly if fixed; replacing the joint allows earlier walking and a more reliable result.
Should an open fracture be treated urgently?
Yes — a wound over a fracture is an emergency needing prompt cleaning and stabilisation to prevent infection.
Is fracture surgery covered by insurance?
Yes — trauma and fracture surgery is covered by most policies, with cashless facility available at Bombay Hospital.

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