An
Acetabular fracture refers to the fracture in the socket of the hip joint.
Although these fractures are not very common, they can be very complicated and
are usually a result of an accident or any event of high intensity. Such
injuries can be quiet traumatic and require proper and immediate medical
assistance. Any delay or carelessness can lead to permanent damage. The problem
is more likely to affect a person whose bones are weak and your vulnerability
to such type of injuries also increases with old age. Acetabular fractures can
be easily treated at all the best trauma care hospitals in India.
Aakash Healthcare is one of the leading multispeciality hospitals in the country
that has a specialised branch entirely dedicated to emergency and trauma care.
The Hospital Staff consists of some of the top-notch doctors and surgeons who
excel in all kinds of treatments including Acetabular fracture surgery which
aims at restoring the normal anatomy and functioning of the hip joint.
The
surgery is usually followed up by a very long period of bed rest and it takes
about 9 months or even more to get healed completely. The time taken for the
recovery usually depends upon the adversity of the fracture, age of the patient
and other injuries related to the trauma. Apart from these the willingness of
the patient to follow all the guidelines set by the doctor and how the patient
cooperates with the doctor also play a major role in determining the success
rate of the surgery as well as the time taken for recovery.
Acetabular
surgeries can be very complicated and risky and a lot of things have to be kept
in mind. Whereas some patients easily return back to their normal lifestyle,
others are not able to return to the same level of activity as before. Although
the surgery can't really help to improve your quality of life, there are still
various physical activity that you have to refrain from as these might lead to
serious complications.
One
of the most important things that have to be taken care of after an acetabular
fracture surgery is pain management. Such injuries can be highly traumatic and
painful. Even after the surgery, you may feel pain and discomfort for some
time. This can be managed with the help of certain medicines and painkillers
that are prescribed by your doctor. Such medicine helps to give instant pain
relief. These include opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
and local anaesthetics. All these should be taken only after consulting a specialist
as these can trigger allergic reactions in some patients and also have certain
side effects associated with them.
The
patient has to abstain from lifting heavy objects for at least 6 to 8 weeks
following the surgery. Weight lifting can lead to excessive strain and pressure
on the affected joint and can give rise to a number of complications. Even
after 6 weeks, only partial weight bearing is allowed and that too after fully
ensuring that the patient is strong enough to bear the weight. Full weight bearing
knee is allowed after 3 to 4 months.
Acetabular
fracture surgery is to be followed up by proper sessions of physiotherapy. This
is extremely important as physiotherapy helps to restore the normal functioning
of the joint and had the patient to cope up with the surgery. It also helps in
faster recovery and increases the mobility of the hip joint.
The
patient has to refrain from participating in sports and other rigorous physical
activities for some time and it is very important to consult a specialist
before indulging in any of these.
Even
after the surgery, the quality of life will not be the same as before and it
will surely affect your mental, physical and sexual satisfaction. Recent
studies have shown it may take up to 2 years or even more for a person to
return back to the normal lifestyle and even then it might never be the same as
before the injury.
