Bone Fracture
Expert bone fracture care in Bengaluru. Dr. Sunku treats simple to complex breaks with casting, ORIF, intramedullary nails. Personalized rehab for full recovery.
Broken bones can happen in accidents, falls, sports, or simply from weakened bone. When a fracture occurs, prompt evaluation and proper treatment are essential to ensure healing and restore function.
Our orthopedic team, led by Dr. Nitin N Sunku, provides comprehensive fracture care for all ages: from applying casts and splints for simple fractures to performing surgical fixation (plates, screws, rods) for more complex breaks. We begin with careful assessment (physical exam and X-rays) to classify the fracture. Then we choose the least invasive effective treatment. Our goal is stable healing and early rehabilitation so patients can return to normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Common Conditions or Symptoms Treated
• Acute Traumatic Fractures
From high-energy injuries (car accidents, falls, sports impact). Symptoms include immediate severe pain, deformity (bone out of place), swelling, and inability to bear weight. These often require prompt realignment and stabilization.
• Stress Fractures
Tiny cracks from repetitive stress (common in runners or due to osteoporosis). Symptoms: gradual-onset pain worsened by weight-bearing and relieved by rest.
• Pediatric Fractures
Children’s bones can bend and partially break (Greenstick, Buckle). They may not deform fully, but cause pain and limping. Growth plate injuries (salter fractures) also occur in kids.
• Open (Compound) & Closed Fractures
Open fractures pierce the skin. This is a medical emergency with high infection risk requiring immediate surgery. Closed fractures break without skin breach, often treated with a cast or traction if aligned well.
Patients primarily report intense pain at the fracture site, swelling, bruising, visible deformity or bone fragments, and an inability to use the limb normally. Stable (non-displaced) fractures may heal with immobilization, whereas displaced fractures often need reduction (resetting). Neurologic symptoms (numbness) or compromised circulation require urgent care. Our focus is on timely care to prevent complications like malunion (healing in wrong position) or infection.
Treatment Approach / Procedures Offered
We tailor the treatment to the fracture type and patient factors:
Initial Assessment
All patients receive a thorough evaluation: exam, neurovascular check (pulse, sensation), and imaging (X-rays, CT if needed). Open fractures receive emergency antibiotics and a tetanus shot.
Conservative Management
- Immobilization: Many fractures (e.g., stable wrist, ankle, rib) heal in a cast or splint. We carefully mold the cast to align bone fragments. Patients are given instructions to care for the cast and watch for signs of complications.
- Closed Reduction: If a bone is displaced but can be realigned without surgery, we perform a closed reduction. This involves numbing the area (or sedation) and manually setting the bone, then casting or splinting to hold it. Common for simple arm or leg fractures.
- Traction: In some cases (especially femur fractures in children), traction may be used to gently align bones over days.
Surgical Treatment
Indications include open fractures, unstable fractures, or those that cannot be maintained in a cast. Procedures include:
- Open Reduction & Internal Fixation (ORIF): The surgeon opens the site and fixes the bone with plates, screws, or rods. We use various implant options (locking plates, intramedullary nails) based on fracture location.
- Intramedullary Nailing: Long bones like the femur or tibia may be stabilized by a metal rod inside the bone marrow canal.
- External Fixation: In severe open fractures or polytrauma, external pins and frames stabilize the bone temporarily.
- Bone Grafting: For complex fractures or nonunions, we may use bone grafts (from patient or donor) to promote healing.
Pediatric Fracture Care
We respect children’s growth plates. Many pediatric fractures can be casted, but some (like displaced growth plate fractures) may need pinning with minimal hardware.
Post-Treatment Care & Follow-Up
All patients get pain management (medications, ice) and instructions on weight-bearing limits. We involve physiotherapy early: even in casts, gentle range-of-motion exercises for nearby joints (e.g. shoulder/elbow) are encouraged. Frequent X-rays check alignment and healing. If healing is delayed, we intervene with bone stimulation or surgery if needed.
Why Choose Our Clinic
Dr. Sunku is a seasoned orthopedic surgeon whose expertise includes trauma and sports injuries. We emphasize our comprehensive trauma care: From the ER on, we provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and definitive treatment. Patients appreciate our patient-first approach: we explain options clearly (e.g., implant vs. cast) and set realistic healing timelines. Unlike facilities focused solely on sports injuries, we highlight trauma and pediatric fracture care as specialties. We also stress convenience: immediate X-ray access and same-day splinting. Importantly, we underscore a commitment to rehabilitation and preventing complications.
Recovery and Rehabilitation Overview
Fracture healing is progressive and we help guide patients through each phase:
Weeks 0–2 (Initial Healing)
After stabilization (cast/surgery), patients keep the area elevated and mobile joints (like fingers/ankle) moving to prevent stiffness. Pain is managed with medication. No weight-bearing (if leg or spine fracture) is allowed initially; upper limb fractures allow some use depending on doctor’s advice.
Weeks 3–6 (Early Consolidation)
Bone healing begins. X-rays at 4–6 weeks assess callus formation. For surgically fixed fractures, gentle physical therapy starts (e.g., isometric muscle exercises). For cast patients, the cast may be adjusted or replaced as swelling decreases.
Weeks 6–12 (Intermediate Healing)
Fracture callus solidifies. Partial weight-bearing (toe-touch to partial) is often permitted for lower limb fractures. Physical therapy intensifies: range of motion and light strength exercises are added (e.g., underwater walking, resistance bands).
3–6 Months (Late Healing)
Most fractures have bone union by this stage, depending on severity. Full weight-bearing is usually allowed for leg fractures. For upper limb, the cast/brace is typically off. Strengthening and functional rehab continue, focusing on full return to activities. Hardware (if used) stays unless causing irritation.
6+ Months (Full Recovery)
Pain and swelling should be minimal. Patients regain pre-injury strength through advanced exercises (even light sports). We schedule follow-ups to ensure no late complications (like malunion).
This schedule is consistent with fracture healing guidelines: for example, pediatric fractures heal faster, while lower limb fractures typically take 3–6 months to heal fully.
Where we consult bone fracture patients
Raghava Multispeciality
Centred at Attibele, on Sarjapura–Attibele Road. Ideal for people in Anekal, Chandapura, Jigani, Bommasandra, and Electronic City.
In-person ReviewsHealth Nest Hospital
HSR Layout (24th Main, Sector 2). Convenient for HSR, Koramangala, BTM Layout, and Bellandur residents.
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Locations
- • Raghava Multispeciality, Attibele
- • Health Nest Hospital, HSR Layout
Orthopedic and sports medicine care in Bengaluru
Dr. Nitin N Sunku is a consultant orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. His day-to-day work spans knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and other ligament injuries, meniscus tears, cartilage-friendly repair options when suitable, hip and knee arthritis assessment, joint replacement when quality of life is clearly limited, fracture and trauma review, and spine symptom evaluation with a staged plan. Care is built around a clear history, a focused examination, imaging only when it changes management, and honest discussion of non-operative versus operative paths.
Where appointments take place
The practice is anchored at Raghava Multispeciality Hospital, Attibele, on Sarjapura–Attibele Road, for many patients travelling from Attibele, Anekal, Chandapura, Jigani, Bommasandra, Electronic City, Sarjapura, and nearby towns who want a South Bengaluru base close to home or work. Health Nest Hospital, HSR Layout (24th Main Road, Sector 2) supports selected consultations and follow-up for people who live closer to HSR, Koramangala, BTM Layout, Bellandur, or Whitefield-side commutes. Both sites link into imaging and physiotherapy networks when referrals are needed.
Conditions and procedures people commonly ask about
Typical questions cover ACL tears and post-injury instability, meniscus repair versus partial trimming, recurrent shoulder dislocation, rotator cuff tears and frozen shoulder, shoulder arthroscopy for impingement, tennis or golfer's elbow flare-ups, runner's knee and shin splints, Achilles and other tendon overuse problems, early to advanced hip and knee arthritis, partial and total knee replacement timing, hip replacement for arthritis and selected fractures, acute collarbone and ankle fractures, workplace and road traffic injuries, and back pain with or without leg symptoms when urgent red flags have been excluded. Sports medicine visits often blend training-load advice with targeted rehabilitation goals rather than rushing to surgery.
Before you attend
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