What is kyphoplasty?
Kyphoplasty is a type of fixation for compression fractures where a balloon creates space in the crushed bone, which is then filled with bone cement to restore height and stop pain.
Treatment/Treatment Details
Fracture Fixation
Stabilize broken bones and restore function with Fracture Fixation Surgery. This orthopedic procedure uses plates, screws, rods, or pins to realign bone fragments and support proper healing for displaced, unstable, or joint-involved fractures.
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Surgical Stabilization for Broken Bones
Fracture Fixation is orthopedic surgery for broken bones needing internal/external stabilization for correct healing, typically for displaced, unstable, or joint-involved fractures. It surgically realigns fragments (reduction) and holds them with implants (plates, screws, rods). This surgical fracture management promotes optimal bone healing and early movement, restoring bone strength and mobility, crucial for complex bone injuries and achieving anatomical bone reconstruction with proper alignment.
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View all pain management conditions and treatment options →Who Needs Fracture Fixation?
- Patients with displaced or unstable fractures requiring surgical stabilization
- Individuals with fractures involving major joints (ankle, wrist, hip, knee)
- Those with open (compound) fractures or comminuted fractures (multiple fragments)
- Patients with long bone fractures (femur, tibia) requiring internal fixation
- Individuals with non-unions (failed healing) or malunions (incorrect healing)
What Conditions does Fracture Fixation Help Ease?
This procedure may help with:
The Fracture Fixation Procedure
- After consultation and diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans), the surgery is performed under anesthesia
- Bone fragments are realigned (reduction) to restore proper anatomy
- Internal fixation devices (plates, screws, intramedullary nails) are implanted to hold fragments
- External fixation uses an outside frame when internal fixation isn't suitable
- This orthopedic trauma surgery ensures stable bone alignment during the healing process
- The procedure often involves advanced fracture care techniques and surgical hardware for bone stabilization
Benefits of Fracture Fixation
- Restores proper bone alignment, length, and rotation, essential for normal function
- Provides immediate stability to the fracture site, significantly reducing pain
- Promotes more predictable and often faster bone healing
- Facilitates earlier initiation of physical therapy and mobility of surrounding joints
- Reduces the risk of delayed or improper bone healing (non-union or malunion)
Recovery from Fracture Fixation
Recovery Timeline: Several Months for Full Recovery
Recovery from Fracture Fixation involves pain management and immobilization (cast/splint). Weight-bearing restrictions vary based on fracture type and location. Physical Therapy is critical for restoring motion and strength as bone healing progresses (monitored by X-rays). Full recovery from this type of bone surgery and restoration of limb function takes several months, focusing on regaining pre-injury activity levels and ensuring proper bone union.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do all spine fractures need surgery?
No. Most stable compression fractures heal with bracing and rest. Surgery is needed for unstable fractures, burst fractures, or those causing severe pain/nerve issues.
How long does a fracture take to heal?
Bony healing typically takes 3 months. Pain relief from fixation surgery (like Kyphoplasty) is often immediate.
Can I walk with a spine fracture?
Depending on stability, yes. However, you should consult a spine specialist immediately. Walking with an unstable fracture can cause paralysis.
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Locations Offering Evaluation
Our board-certified specialists offer fracture fixation evaluation and treatment at locations across Florida, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Schedule a consultation at a clinic near you.
