Open Reduction of Fracture Cost in India

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

Open reduction is a surgical technique in which the surgeon makes an incision to see the broken bone directly and put the fragments back into position. It is almost always followed by internal fixation (ORIF). The cost depends on:

• Bone and fracture pattern: including whether the break enters a joint.
• Implants: plates, screws, nails or wires.
• Imaging: X-rays or CT scans for planning.
• Hospital stay and physiotherapy

In a closed reduction, the bone is manipulated back into place without cutting the skin, then held with a cast or splint. In an open reduction, the fracture is exposed surgically so the fragments can be lined up precisely.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons explains that internal fixation is used for fractures that need precise alignment or stability. This includes many fractures into joints, where even small steps in the joint surface can matter.

Once realigned, the bone is held with implants. The AAOS describes:

• Plates and screws: for many fractures near joints and in the forearm.
• Intramedullary rods or nails: for thigh and shin fractures.
• Wires and pins: for small bones.

Internal fixation can mean shorter hospital stays and earlier movement than treatment in a cast.

Possible complications include infection, non-union, malunion and implant problems. Healing time depends on the bone and your general health.

Physiotherapy helps restore movement and strength. Your surgeon will advise when you can put weight through the limb and when to return to work or sport.