How was the woman's severe bone fracture treated?

The woman's severe open fractures of the femur and tibia were treated with a two-stage orthopaedic surgery involving internal fixation, antibiotic cement, and bone grafting.

What complications did the woman's injury cause?

The injury caused severe open fractures, extensive soft-tissue damage, and a significant loss of bone fragments, resulting in a segmental defect of the thigh bone.

What was the outcome of the advanced orthopaedic surgery?

The surgery successfully reconstructed the damaged bone, allowing the woman to stand, walk, and hold her child again, effectively restoring her mobility.

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Life Back: Woman Walks After Bone Reconstruction

4 Feb

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Summary

Woman walks again after severe open fractures of femur and tibia.
Advanced surgery used antibiotic cement and bone grafts.
The procedure involved two stages to reconstruct the damaged bone.

Life Back: Woman Walks After Bone Reconstruction

A woman has regained the ability to walk after a complex orthopaedic surgery at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Shalimar Bagh. She had suffered severe open fractures of her femur and tibia when an auto-rickshaw overturned and fell on her.

The high-impact injury resulted in substantial soft-tissue damage and a critical loss of bone fragments, creating a segmental defect in her thigh bone. This type of injury presents significant challenges in orthopaedic trauma care.

A staged reconstruction was performed. The first stage focused on stabilizing the limb and managing infection by using antibiotic-loaded cement to fill the bone gap. This also maintained stability and facilitated healing.