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TRAUMA & FRACTURES

Fracture fixation

Surgery to hold broken bones in the correct position with plates, screws, nails or wires, so they heal straight and strong and you can start moving sooner.

AFFECTED AREA
Arms, legs & joints
USED FOR
Unstable fractures
METHODS
Plates, screws, nails
BENEFIT
Earlier movement
OVERVIEW

What is fracture fixation?

Many fractures heal well in a cast. But when a bone is badly displaced, broken into several pieces, or involves a joint, a cast may not hold it in the right position. Fixation uses metal implants to hold the pieces together while the bone heals, protecting the shape and function of the limb.

When fixation is needed

Go to emergency if

TREATMENT

How it's treated

Types of fixation

Before and during surgery

RECOVERY AFTER FIXATION

What to expect

First days

Rest and pain control

Keep the limb raised to reduce swelling. Gentle movement often starts early.
Weeks 2–6

Protected movement

Wound check and stitches removed. Physiotherapy helps restore movement safely.
Months 2–6

Bone healing

X-rays check healing. Weight and activity build up gradually. Recovery time depends on the bone.

Broken bone? Get expert care.

Book a consultation with Dr. Faheem Farooqi, orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Lahore.
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Trauma & Fractures

Fracture Fixation

Surgery that holds broken bones in the right position with plates, screws, nails or wires, so they heal straight and strong, and you can start moving sooner.

Displaced bone
Joint fracture
Unstable break
Bone in pieces
Quick facts
Affected area
Arms, legs and joints
Used for
Unstable fractures
Methods
Plates, screws, nails
Benefit
Earlier movement
Overview

What is fracture fixation?

Many fractures heal well in a cast. But when a bone is badly displaced, broken into several pieces, or the break runs into a joint, a cast may not hold it in the right place.

Fixation uses metal implants to hold the pieces together while the bone heals. This protects the shape and function of the limb, and usually lets you start moving it much earlier.

When is fixation needed?

Go to emergency straight away if:

For urgent fractures and accident injuries, go to Bajwa Hospital Emergency or call Rescue 1122.

Types of Fixation

How the bone is held in place

Plates & screws

Fixed on the surface of the bone to hold the pieces together.

Nails

Placed inside long bones such as the thigh or shin bone.

Wires

Used for small bones, such as in the hand or wrist.

External frames

Used outside the limb for some complex injuries.

The Procedure

What happens during surgery

1

Planning

X-rays, and sometimes a CT scan, to plan the operation.

2

Anaesthesia

Surgery is done under general or regional anaesthesia.

3

Fixation

The bone pieces are lined up and fixed in place with implants.

4

Implants

The implants usually stay in place permanently.

Recovery

Your recovery timeline

Recovery time depends on which bone is involved.

FIRST DAYS
WEEKS 2–6
MONTHS 2–6
Your Surgeon

Dr. Faheem Mubashir Farooqi

MBBS, MS (Ortho) · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a Fellowship in Hand & Upper-Limb Surgery. An orthopaedic trauma specialist in Lahore with over 15 years of experience.

PMDC Verified
Gold Medalist, KEMU
15+ years
Bajwa Hospital
356 Kashmir Block, Allama Iqbal Town
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Shalimar Link Road, Lahore
Mon–Fri 8:30–10:30 PM

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