Open Reduction of Fracture Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of open reduction of a fracture in the UAE typically ranges from $2,000 to $18,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Open reduction means making an incision so the surgeon can see the broken bone and set the fragments precisely. It is almost always followed by internal fixation. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• Fracture pattern: especially breaks into a joint.
• Implants: plates, screws, nails or wires.
• Planning scans: X-ray or CT.
• Hospital stay and physiotherapy

This page covers a broad group of operations. Prices vary widely with the bone or joint involved, so ask for a quote for the specific procedure recommended.

Closed reduction realigns the bone by manipulation without an incision. Open reduction is needed when fragments cannot be aligned accurately that way. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons highlights fractures into joints, where even small steps in the joint surface matter.

Plates and screws are common near joints and in the forearm, rods or nails in the thigh and shin, and wires in small bones. Internal fixation can allow earlier movement than a cast.

Infection, non-union, malunion and implant problems are possible. Healing time varies with the bone and general health, and the surgeon will advise when the limb can bear weight.

Fracture surgery is often arranged urgently after an injury. Under basic UAE plans, prior approval is required for non-urgent inpatient surgery, and co-payments apply. Ask the hospital which parts of the bill the insurer has approved.