A fracture, or broken bone, can be a sudden and disruptive event, causing significant pain, limiting mobility, and impacting your daily life. Whether it’s a simple crack or a complex break, timely and expert orthopaedic care is crucial for proper healing and restoring your bone’s integrity and function. Mr. Raman Sethi provides specialised fracture management, dedicated to guiding you through your recovery and getting you back on your feet – or hands – as quickly and safely as possible.
Mr. Raman Sethi is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive experience in managing a comprehensive range of simple and complex fractures across the upper and lower limbs, including intricate periarticular (near a joint) and periprosthetic (around an implant) fractures.
Mr. Sethi provides expert diagnosis, urgent care, and tailored treatment plans for various types of fractures:
Comprehensive care for fractures impacting your ability to walk and bear weight:
Specialised management of fractures occurring around existing prosthetic implants:
Treatment for fractures affecting the function of your hands, wrists, and arms:
Mr. Sethi employs both non-surgical and surgical approaches, always aiming for optimal bone healing, functional restoration, and pain reduction.
For stable fractures with good alignment, non-surgical options may include:
1. Casting/Splinting : To immobilise the fractured bone and allow it to heal.
2. Bracing : Providing support while allowing some controlled movement.
3. Pain Management : Medications and advice to manage discomfort during healing.
4. Activity Restriction : Limiting movement to protect the fracture site.
For displaced, unstable, or complex fractures, surgical intervention is often necessary to achieve proper alignment and stability. This may involve:
1. Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) : Making an incision to realign the bone fragments and then securing them with internal hardware such as plates, screws, rods (intramedullary nails), or wires.
2. External Fixation : Using pins inserted into the bone connected to an external frame to stabilise the fracture, often used for severe or open fractures.
3. Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty) : In some cases, particularly for certain complex hip or highly comminuted joint fractures, replacing part or all of the joint may be the best option.
Mr. Sethi will discuss the most appropriate treatment strategy for your specific fracture,
considering factors such as fracture location, severity, your age, and activity level.
At Epworth Eastern Hospital, 1 Arnold St, Box Hill VIC 3128
Mr. Sethi has extensive experience in managing a broad spectrum of fractures across both the upper and lower limbs, from common breaks to intricate periprosthetic and periarticular injuries.
For fractures requiring surgical intervention, he employs precise techniques and modern fixation methods to ensure optimal bone alignment, stability, and healing.
His goal extends beyond simply mending the bone; he is committed to restoring full function, strength, and mobility to the injured limb through comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation planning.
From initial urgent assessment and accurate diagnosis to surgical intervention and guiding you through post-operative rehabilitation, Mr. Sethi provides continuous support for a smooth and effective recovery.
Your journey to healing after a fracture typically involves:
Prompt diagnosis, often with X-rays, to determine the type and severity of your fracture.
Discussion of non-surgical vs. surgical options, tailored to your specific injury.
A period of wearing a cast, splint, boot, or brace to allow the bone to
heal.
Strategies to manage discomfort throughout the healing process.
Once the fracture shows signs of healing, a tailored physiotherapy program will begin to restore range of motion, strength, and function.
A phased return to daily activities and, eventually, sports or work, guided by Mr. Sethi and your physiotherapist.
Healing times vary widely depending on the type of fracture, its location, your age, overall health, and whether surgery was required. Simple fractures can heal in 6-8 weeks, while complex or weight-bearing fractures can take several months.
Not all fractures require surgery. Stable fractures that are well-aligned can often heal with immobilization (cast, splint). Surgery is typically recommended for displaced, unstable, or complex fractures to ensure proper alignment and accelerate healing.
Yes, physiotherapy is almost always a crucial part of fracture recovery, especially after the cast or brace is removed. It helps restore range of motion, strength, and function to the injured limb.
A periprosthetic fracture is a broken bone that occurs around an existing orthopaedic implant, such as a total hip or knee replacement. These fractures are often complex and require specialised surgical techniques due to the presence of the implant.
This depends entirely on the type and location of the fracture and whether it has been surgically stabilised. Mr. Sethi will provide strict instructions on weight-bearing status, which must be followed carefully to avoid complications.
If you suspect you have a broken bone, seek immediate medical attention. Your local emergency department is often the best first point of contact. Once stable, Mr. Sethi can provide ongoing specialist orthopaedic care. For ongoing management or a second opinion on a diagnosed fracture, please: Book a Consultation with Mr. Raman Sethi.
