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Fracture & trauma care
Broken bones and injuries from falls, sport and road accidents — from plaster to surgery, with follow-up and recovery planned.
The basics
How are fractures treated?
A fracture is a break in a bone. Some breaks stay in a good position and heal well in a cast or brace. Others are out of place, unstable, or run into a joint, and need surgery to hold the bone while it heals. The aim is the same: a bone that heals in a good position and a limb that works again.
Clear choices
Plaster or surgery?
It depends on the bone, the type of break, and the person. Dr Aggarwal will explain the options with the patient and family.
A cast, splint or brace may be enough when…
- The bone is in a good position
- The break is stable
- The joint surface is not involved
Surgery may be needed when…
- The bone is out of place or unstable
- The break runs into a joint
- Several bones are injured
- An open wound is over the fracture (an emergency)
For a serious injury — a road accident, a fall with a deformed limb, a wound over a broken bone, or heavy bleeding — call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department first.
What’s involved
How care usually goes.
Emergency care first
For serious injuries, the emergency department comes first.
Assessment
Examination and X-rays, sometimes a CT scan.
Treatment
A cast, splint, brace, or surgery to fix the bone.
Follow-up & rehab
Checks until the bone heals, then exercises to restore movement.
Risks, explained
What can go wrong.
Every treatment carries risk. These are the general ones; Dr Aggarwal will explain what applies to you.
- Slow healing — some fractures take longer, especially in smokers or with diabetes.
- Stiffness — why early movement and rehab matter.
- Infection — more likely after open fractures; treated promptly.
- Blood clots — steps are taken to reduce the risk.
- Implant irritation — occasionally plates or screws are removed later.
What to send
Send these on WhatsApp.
- X-ray (and CT) reports or images
- Any hospital discharge summary
- A list of current medicines — especially blood thinners
- A short note on how the injury happened
Send to +91 84477 30708. We reply with an appointment time. We don’t give a diagnosis or treatment advice over WhatsApp. For emergencies, call 112.
Questions
Common questions.
Can older people have fracture surgery?
Often, yes. Age alone isn’t the deciding factor — overall health and goals matter. Dr Aggarwal will discuss the options with the family.
What are warning signs with a plaster cast?
Severe or increasing pain, numbness, tingling, a cold or blue finger or toe, or a tight cast. Come back to the clinic at once, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Should I WhatsApp X-rays of a fresh injury?
For a new serious injury, go to the emergency department first. WhatsApp is for booking a clinic appointment, not for urgent advice.
Patient guide
Read the guide.
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