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Fractures: Expert Trauma and Fracture Care

A fracture is a break in a bone. Correct treatment ensures the bone heals in a good position and the limb regains strength and movement.

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What is Fractures?

Fractures can be simple or complex, closed or open, and may involve a joint. Treatment depends on the bone, fracture pattern, displacement and the patient’s age and activity.

Dr. Saumitra Dubey completed a fellowship in Complex Trauma & Revision Surgery and has experience in managing polytrauma, non-unions and paediatric fractures.

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Key Facts

  • Many fractures heal with a cast
  • Displaced fractures may need surgery
  • Osteoporosis increases fracture risk
  • Rehabilitation restores function

Symptoms

  • Severe pain
  • Swelling and bruising
  • Deformity
  • Unable to move or bear weight
  • Grating sensation

Causes

  • Falls
  • Road traffic accidents
  • Sports injuries
  • Weak bones (osteoporosis)
  • Repetitive stress

Risk Factors

  • Older age
  • Osteoporosis
  • High-risk sports
  • Smoking
  • Low vitamin D
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How is it Diagnosed?

  • Clinical examination
  • X-rays in two views
  • CT scan for complex fractures
  • Check of nerves and blood supply
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When Should You See a Doctor?

  • After any significant injury
  • Visible deformity
  • Inability to use the limb
  • A fracture that is not healing
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Self-care & Prevention

  • Keep the limb elevated
  • Keep cast dry and intact
  • Report numbness or severe swelling
  • Follow up with X-rays

Treatment Options

Treatment is tailored to your diagnosis, symptoms, activity level and goals.

Non-Surgical Treatment

  • Closed reduction
  • Cast, splint or brace
  • Pain relief
  • Physiotherapy after healing

Surgical Treatment

  • Plates and screws
  • Intramedullary nailing
  • External fixation / Ilizarov
  • Joint replacement for some fractures

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  • Complex Trauma Care
  • Fracture Fixation
  • Non-union Revision
  • Polytrauma Management
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Dr. Saumitra Dubey, Orthopaedic Surgeon in Indore
About the Doctor

Dr. Saumitra Dubey

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Knee & Shoulder Specialist

MBBS, D.Ortho and DNB (Orthopaedics), trained at high-volume centres in India with fellowships in Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine and in Complex Trauma & Revision Surgery. Special interest in shoulder and knee surgery, including reverse shoulder arthroplasty, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability and multi-ligament knee injuries.

  • MBBS | D.Ortho | DNB (Orthopaedics) | FICT | FIASM
  • Specialist in Knee & Shoulder
  • Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty & Complex Trauma
  • Personalised Treatment Plans
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10+

Years in Medicine

2

Specialist Fellowships

Best Paper

Award, POSAC 2022

Shalby Hospital

Consultant, Indore

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about fractures.

Severe pain, swelling, deformity and inability to use the limb suggest a fracture. An X-ray confirms it.

It varies by bone and age, typically several weeks to a few months.

Keep the limb still, apply ice wrapped in cloth and seek medical care promptly.

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