Acetabular Fixation Cost in India

The cost of acetabular fracture fixation in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Acetabular fixation is surgery to repair a fracture of the hip socket (acetabulum). The broken pieces are put back in position and held with plates and screws. The cost usually depends on:

• Fracture pattern: simple or complex fractures.
• Implants: the plates and screws used.
• Imaging: CT scans to plan surgery.
• Hospital stay and rehabilitation: which can be prolonged.

Fracture treatment varies greatly by injury. Ask for a quote based on the specific fracture and implant.

OrthoInfo (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) explains that acetabular fractures in younger people usually result from high-energy injuries, such as road traffic accidents. In older people, they can follow a fall.

Some fractures with little displacement may be treated without surgery. Fractures that disturb the joint surface are usually fixed with surgery to restore the shape of the socket.

According to OrthoInfo, most displaced acetabular fractures are fixed with plates and screws through one or more cuts. The timing of surgery depends on other injuries and the patient's general condition.

Crutches or a walker may be needed for up to 3 months, and healing can take many months.

OrthoInfo notes that recovery is long and that physiotherapy is important. Possible complications include:

• Post-traumatic arthritis: which may later need a hip replacement.
• Sciatic nerve injury: which can affect leg movement or feeling.
• Heterotopic ossification: extra bone forming in the muscles.
• Avascular necrosis: loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip.
• Blood clots: a risk after pelvic and hip injury.