Hip Fracture Treatment and Fracture Fixation in Bangalore
Hip fractures are serious injuries that can affect mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. They may occur following a fall, a road traffic accident, a sports injury, or even minor trauma in people with weakened bones. Hip fracture treatment in Bangalore depends on the location and severity of the fracture, the patient’s age, bone health, and overall medical condition. Fracture fixation involves using specialised implants, such as screws, plates, or intramedullary nails, to stabilise the broken bone when surgery is appropriate. Dr. Raghavendra Kembhavi provides evaluation and treatment planning for hip-related injuries, with an approach focused on fracture stability, healing, and restoring mobility
Hip fracture surgery in Bangalore
Understanding the type and cause of a tear helps determine the right treatment path.
Femoral head fractures
especially small, displaced fragments associated with hip dislocation.
Acetabular rim/wall fractures
arthroscopy can assist reduction and fixation in selected patterns.
Pipkin fractures
arthroscopy can help visualize the joint, remove loose bodies, assess cartilage, and assist fixation.
Associated loose bodies
after traumatic hip dislocation
Osteochondral fractures
of the femoral head or acetabulum.
Advantages of arthroscopy-assisted fixation
- 1. Direct visualization of the joint and fracture reduction.
- 2. Removal of loose bodies and chondral fragments.
- 3. Assessment of cartilage damage and labrum.
- 4. Potentially smaller incisions and less soft-tissue disruption than an open approach.
- 5. Can be combined with percutaneous screw fixation in selected cases.
Important limitations
Hip arthroscopy-assisted fixation is technically demanding procedure. Large/comminuted fractures, unstable acetabular fractures, major displacement, or fractures requiring extensive exposure are generally better treated with conventional open fixation.