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Pelvis & hip

Pelvis & Hip Fracture Treatment in Ranchi

A broken hip or pelvis — from a road accident in the young, or a simple fall in the elderly — is serious, but very treatable. Dr. Kumar Vishal fixes or replaces the joint early, so patients get out of bed and back on their feet before the complications of lying still set in.

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MBBS · D.Ortho · DNB (Orth) · 13+ yrs · 800+ surgeries
Dr. Kumar Vishal performing hip fracture surgery at Medifirst Hospital, Ranchi Pride of Jharkhand 2025 Hip & pelvis fracture surgeryMedifirst Hospital · Ranchi
Track record

Thirteen years of trauma, joint and sports surgery — and patients who walk out of it.

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13+
Years in orthopaedics
Trauma, joints & sports
800+
Surgeries performed
Fracture & joint replacement
10,000+
Patients treated
Across Ranchi & Jharkhand
Fellowship
Joint replacement & arthroscopy
MBBS · D.Ortho · DNB (Orth)
Quick answer

A hip or pelvis fracture is usually fixed with surgery, and sooner is better. In older people especially, lying in bed is the real danger — it invites chest infection, clots and bed sores. Early surgery, whether fixation or a hip replacement, gets the patient standing within days. Dr. Vishal decides between fixing and replacing based on the fracture and the patient.

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The basics

Why a hip or pelvis fracture is urgent

The hip and pelvis carry your whole body weight, so a fracture there stops you walking and, in serious pelvic injuries, can bleed heavily. In younger patients these usually come from a high-energy accident and need precise reconstruction. In older patients, a simple fall at home can break the hip because the bone is thinner.

The most important message is the same for both: this is treated early, not waited out. In the elderly, every day in bed adds risk — chest infection, blood clots, pressure sores. Getting the fracture fixed or the hip replaced quickly, and the patient upright, is what saves lives and independence.

An older man walking again after hip-fracture surgery
Back on your feet after hip-fracture surgery
How to recognise it

Signs of a broken hip or pelvis

After a fall or accident, these point to a hip or pelvic fracture — get an X-ray without delay.

Head, brain, chest or spine injury? Treat it as an emergency first.

If the accident involves a head or brain injury, loss of consciousness, a chest injury, or numbness or weakness in the limbs, that is a medical emergency and must come first. At Medifirst these are handled immediately by the emergency, ICU and neurosurgery team, and Dr. Vishal repairs the bone, joint and pelvic injuries alongside them. Do not wait and do not rely on WhatsApp — reach an emergency department now.

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Fix or replace?

How the hip fracture is treated

Without surgery
  • Some stable pelvic fractures heal with rest and protected walking
  • Certain undisplaced cracks can be fixed with screws
  • Fitness for surgery optimised quickly, not endlessly delayed
  • Pain controlled so the patient can move and breathe
When surgery is needed
  • Displaced hip-neck fractures often need a hip replacement
  • Inter-trochanteric fractures fixed with a nail or plate
  • Unstable pelvic fractures reconstructed and stabilised
  • Surgery done early to get the patient standing within days
In an older person, the biggest risk is not the surgery — it is staying in bed. Dr. Vishal aims to operate early and get the patient upright fast, because standing sooner means fewer complications and a real chance of walking independently again.

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The approach

How Dr. Vishal treats pelvis & hip fractures

After an X-ray (and CT for the pelvis), Dr. Vishal decides between fixing the fracture and replacing the hip. A broken femoral neck in an older patient usually does best with a hip replacement; an inter-trochanteric fracture is fixed with an intramedullary nail or plate; unstable pelvic fractures are reconstructed with plates and screws.

The theme throughout is early surgery and early standing. With good pain control, medical support and physiotherapy from day one, most patients are helped out of bed within a day or two of surgery — the single biggest factor in a safe recovery, especially for the elderly.

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No jargon, no pressure

See the hip fracture on the X-ray before deciding

Dr. Vishal walks you through your own X-ray or MRI, shows you exactly what's going on, and lays out every option — surgery and non-surgery — so the decision stays yours.

  • You see your own scan — pointed out in plain language, not medical jargon.
  • Every option on the table — surgery, physiotherapy, medication or simply waiting and watching.
  • You make the final call — no pressure, and never a rushed decision.
What to expect

From fracture to walking

Recovery depends on age, the fracture and general health — this is the usual path.

1
Day 0–1
Assess & plan

X-ray and CT confirm the fracture; the patient is made fit for early surgery and pain is controlled.

2
Day 1–3
Surgery & stand

The hip is fixed or replaced; with support, the patient is helped to stand within a day or two.

3
Week 1–6
Walking with support

Walking with a frame or stick, guided by physiotherapy; muscles and balance rebuild.

4
6 weeks–3 months
Independence

Bone heals and support is reduced; most patients return to walking and daily life.

Trusted across Jharkhand

Why families across Ranchi choose Dr. Kumar Vishal for bones, joints & fractures

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumar Vishal
MBBS · D.Ortho · DNB (Orthopaedics)
Last updated
September 2026

With a broken hip, getting the patient standing early is what saves independence. Dr. Kumar Vishal is an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Ranchi, Jharkhand, practising at Medifirst Hospital, where he is Director. Choosing an orthopaedic surgeon is one of the most important health decisions a family makes — and for thousands across Jharkhand, that choice has been Dr. Vishal.

With more than 13 years of experience and 800+ surgeries performed, he is widely regarded as one of the best orthopaedic surgeons in Ranchi for knee & hip replacement, arthroscopy, sports injuries, arthritis and complex trauma & fracture care. He is fellowship-trained in joint replacement and arthroscopy and has treated over 10,000 patients — including fractures other hospitals had turned away.

What sets him apart is a philosophy of honest, unhurried care — every patient examined personally, given a clear explanation, and told plainly whether surgery is truly necessary, or whether physiotherapy, medication or rest would serve them better.

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In their own words

240+ reviews posted publicly on Google — names shown as they appear there. We never invent testimonials.

Leg fracture · rod fixation
MManoj DasGoogle review · Jun 2025★★★★★

"I had a fracture in my leg and was operated on by Vishal sir. A rod was applied, and I'm absolutely fine now — allowed to walk again. Thank you so much, sir. Best orthopaedic surgeon in Ranchi, Jharkhand."

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Foot swelling · resolved in months
DDhiraj Kumar MishraGoogle review · 2025★★★★★

"My father developed severe swelling in his feet after an infection and viral fever. Dr. Vishal looked at it and calmly said it would heal. Those words gave us hope. After three months under his care the swelling is completely gone. We are truly grateful."

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Leg fracture · second opinion
AArmaan MalikGoogle review · May 2025★★★★★

"My brother had a leg fracture. Another hospital kept him in ICU for a week and was running up unnecessary bills. Dr. Vishal read the reports, explained there was no abdomen or head injury, operated on the fracture — and 10 days later my brother is comfortable. His advice is genuine."

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Frequently asked

Pelvis & hip fracture — your questions

My elderly parent fell and can’t stand — is surgery safe at their age?
Usually yes — and it is often safer than not operating. Lying in bed causes chest infections and clots that are more dangerous than a well-planned surgery. Dr. Vishal makes the patient fit and operates early to get them upright fast.
Fix the hip or replace it — how is that decided?
It depends on where the break is and the patient. A displaced femoral-neck fracture in an older person usually does best with a replacement; other patterns are fixed with a nail or plate. Dr. Vishal explains the choice for your case.
How soon can they walk after surgery?
Often within a day or two, with a walker or stick. Standing early is the goal — it is what prevents complications and rebuilds strength.
Was the fall because the bones are weak?
Often, yes — a minor fall breaking a hip usually means thin bone (osteoporosis). Alongside fixing the fracture, that is worth testing and treating to prevent the next one.
Is it covered by Ayushman Bharat or insurance — and the cost?
Ayushman Bharat, cashless insurance and other schemes are accepted where applicable. Cost depends on whether the hip is fixed or replaced and the implant used; the team gives a clear estimate up front.

Still have questions? Talk to Dr. Vishal's team — bring your reports, leave with a plan.

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Related treatments

Related treatments

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This page is general educational information, not a substitute for a personal consultation. Individual results and recovery vary; a treatment plan is decided only after examination.

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