What kind of surgery was performed on the accident victim in Patna?

A rare polytrauma surgery was performed to treat severe head, spine, and hip injuries.

How quickly was the surgery performed at IGIMS Patna?

The rare polytrauma surgery was successfully performed within 24 hours of the road accident.

What was the surgical approach used for the complex fractures?

The Kocher-Langenbeck approach was used to address multiple complex fractures in a single session.

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Rare Polytrauma Surgery Saves Life in Patna

30 Jan

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Summary

Victim sustained severe head, spine, and hip injuries.
Doctors performed rare polytrauma surgery within 24 hours.
Complex fractures treated using Kocher-Langenbeck approach.

Rare Polytrauma Surgery Saves Life in Patna

In a remarkable display of medical expertise, doctors at Patna's Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) performed a rare polytrauma surgery on a 25-year-old road accident victim. The patient, who suffered critical injuries to the head, spine, and hip, was successfully operated on within 24 hours of the incident.

This crucial timeframe was vital for saving the youth's life. The surgical team employed the Kocher-Langenbeck approach to address multiple complex fractures, including Pipkin type V femoral head fracture, posterior wall acetabular fracture, floating hip fracture, and femoral shaft fracture.

The surgery involved reducing and fixing the femoral head fracture with Herbert screws, stabilizing the posterior wall with an acetabular plate, and completing femoral shaft interlocking nailing, all in one session. The successful outcome was attributed to coordinated planning and swift action by the trauma and emergency teams.