Post Surgery

An undisplaced fracture refers to a bone break in which the fractured pieces remain in their normal anatomical alignment. In this condition, the bone has a crack or complete break, but the fragments have not shifted or separated, allowing the natural shape and continuity of the bone to remain intact. Patients may experience localized pain, swelling, tenderness, and difficulty moving the affected part, but visible deformity is generally absent. Treatment focuses on immobilizing the affected area using a cast, splint or brace to allow natural bone healing. Once the fracture shows signs of healing, gradually physiotherapy helps restore full joint motion, muscle strength and functional movement without compromising bone stability. 

Joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty, is a medical procedure in which a damaged or degenerated joint surface is surgically removed and replaced with an artificial implant (prosthesis) made of metal, plastic or ceramic components. This procedure is most commonly performed on weight-bearing joints such as the knee, hip, and shoulder, where arthritis, trauma or long-term wear and tear have led to severe pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility that no longer respond to conservative treatments. Depending on the patient’s condition, the replacement may be total (entire joint surface replaced) or partial (only the damaged portion replaced). After surgery, rehabilitation plays an essential role in achieving optimal recovery. 

Internal fixation is a surgical procedure used to stabilize and align fractured bones using implanted medical devices such as plates, screws, rods, wires or intramedullary nails. This method allows the broken bone fragments to be securely held in their correct anatomical position, ensuring proper healing and early mobilization. Internal fixation is commonly performed for complex, displaced or unstable fractures that cannot be adequately treated with external supports like casts or splints. The primary goal of internal fixation is to promote accurate bone alignment, restore joint function and enable early functional recovery. 

The Ilizarov Method is a highly specialized orthopedic surgical technique used for complex fracture management, bone lengthening, deformity correction and non-union (delayed bone healing). this method uses a unique external fixation device - a circular metal frame composed of rings, rods and tensioned wires that are attached to the bone through the skin. The principle behind the ilizarov method is distraction osteogenesis, which means stimulating new bone growth through gradual, controlled separation of bone segments. After osteotomy, the external fixator holds the bone fragments in perfect alignment. The device is then adjusted gradually over time to slowly pull the bone segments apart, allowing new bone tissue to form in the gap. This process helps in correcting deformities, restoring limb length and healing complex fractures that would otherwise be difficult to treat with conventional techniques. 

A craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a part of the skull (called a bone flap) is temporarily removed to access the brain. This operation is commonly performed for various neurological conditions, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, tumor removal, traumatic brain injury and aneurysm repair. Post-surgery, patients are monitored in an intensive care unit, followed by neurorehabilitation to help regain strength, coordination and functional recovery. 

Amputation is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a limb or part of a limb due to severe injury, infection, poor blood circulation, or medical conditions such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease or malignancy. In some cases, amputation becomes necessary when the affected limb cannot be saved through reconstructive or vascular surgery and may pose a risk to the patient’s overall health. The primary goal of amputation is to preserve as much healthy tissue and bone as possible, creating a functional residual limb (or stump) suitable for prosthetic fitting. Following surgery, the immediate focus is on pain management, wound healing and prevention of complications such as infection or contractures.