The Problem: When Initial Treatment Fails
There are cases where a fracture or a previous surgery did not lead to full recovery, or complications arose. This is the “heavy artillery” of orthopedics, where we address the long-term consequences of trauma.
Key Issues We Address:
- Nonunion and Pseudoarthrosis: When a bone fails to heal within the expected timeframe, creating pathological mobility at the fracture site.
- Malunion: When a bone heals at an incorrect angle or with displacement, leading to limb deformity and impaired function.
- Post-traumatic Contractures: Limited joint mobility caused by scarring or improper healing after severe injuries.
- Persistent Hardware Issues: The need to remove old plates or nails that cause pain, inflammation, or obstruct normal movement.
- Bone Defects: Loss of bone tissue due to severe open trauma or infectious complications.
Methodology: Reconstruction and Functional Restoration
My expertise allows me to take on complex cases of revision (repeat) surgery. We don’t just “clean up” the trauma site; we reconstruct the anatomy.
Our Solutions:
- Revision Osteosynthesis: Removing old hardware, correcting the bone axis, and installing modern fixation systems.
- Bone Grafting: Using transplants to fill bone defects, “restarting” the healing process where it stalled.
- Arthrolysis and Tenolysis: Surgical release of joints and tendons from scar tissue to restore full range of motion.
- Deformity Correction: Performing corrective osteotomies to return the limb to its proper anatomical shape.
FAQ
If they cause discomfort, limit movement, or risk breaking—yes. The decision is made individually after an examination.
Even if a fracture healed incorrectly 5 or 10 years ago, we can often perform corrective surgery to eliminate pain and limping.
With modern bone grafting and stable fixation, we achieve successful union in over 90% of complex cases.