Trauma Surgery in Multan
Consultant-led orthopaedic trauma care in Multan for road traffic accidents, falls, workplace injuries and sports collisions, from a single broken wrist to multiple injuries needing staged surgery.
Trauma Surgery: what it involves
Orthopaedic trauma is time-sensitive. A fracture that is reduced and stabilised correctly in the first days heals in its proper shape; the same fracture left to unite crookedly can mean a lifetime of limping, stiffness or early arthritis. Our aim in every trauma case is anatomical alignment, stable fixation and early movement.
Orthopaedic trauma covers fractures of the hip, femur, tibia, ankle, wrist, forearm, humerus, clavicle and pelvis, along with joint dislocations and injuries involving tendons, ligaments and nerves. Depending on the injury, treatment may mean closed reduction and casting, intramedullary nailing, locking-plate fixation, external fixation for open injuries, or percutaneous fixation where a smaller incision will do the job.
Some patients come after being treated elsewhere, with a slipped fracture, a bone that has not healed, an infected implant, or a limb that has united at the wrong angle. These situations need honest assessment before anything is planned, because the second operation is usually harder than the first.
This page gives general information about trauma surgery and is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. What is right for you depends on your own examination, imaging and medical history. Please discuss your case at a consultation.
Consultation details
- Consultation
- Rs. 2,500
- Timings
- Mon to Sat, 4 to 9 PM
- Clinic
- Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan
Treated by Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor, BSc, MBBS, MRCPS(Glasg), FCPS (Tr & Orth), FACS(USA).
- Member: AAOS, USA
- Member: Pakistan Orthopaedic Association
- Member: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Fellow: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
- Fellow: American College of Surgeons, USA
What this treatment addresses
- Road traffic accident injuries and polytrauma
- Hip, femur and tibia fractures
- Wrist, forearm and elbow fractures
- Ankle and foot fractures
- Shoulder, collarbone and humerus fractures
- Joint dislocations, including recurrent shoulder dislocation
- Open (compound) fractures needing urgent debridement
- Non-union, mal-union and infected fractures after earlier surgery
What to expect
- 01Rapid assessmentExamination of the limb, circulation and nerves, with X-rays and, where the pattern is complex, a CT scan.
- 02Stabilise the injuryReduction and splinting for pain relief and to protect the soft tissues while surgery is arranged.
- 03Definitive fixationNailing, plating, screw or external fixation chosen for the fracture pattern, the bone quality and the state of the skin.
- 04RehabilitationEarly controlled movement to prevent stiffness, with a staged weight-bearing plan and serial X-rays until the bone unites.
Recovery
Most simple fractures unite in six to twelve weeks, with heavier bones such as the femur and tibia taking three to six months to regain full load-bearing strength. Movement of the neighbouring joints usually begins within days of fixation, because stiffness is far harder to treat than the fracture itself.
Trauma Surgery: common questions
- Do all fractures need an operation?
- No. Many fractures that are in good position and stable heal perfectly well in a cast or brace with regular X-ray checks. Surgery is advised when the fragments are displaced, the fracture involves a joint surface, the bone is unstable, or when fixation will let you move and return to work much sooner.
- How soon after an accident should I be seen?
- As soon as possible. Open wounds over a fracture, a cold or numb limb, or an obvious deformity are emergencies. For closed injuries, being assessed within the first few days gives the widest choice of treatment and the best final alignment.
- My fracture was operated elsewhere and has not healed. Can it be fixed?
- In most cases, yes. Treatment may involve removing the old metalwork, clearing any infection, bone grafting and re-fixing the bone in correct alignment. What is possible depends on the state of the bone, the soft tissues and whether infection is present, so it needs assessment with fresh imaging before anything is planned.
- Will the plates and screws need to be removed later?
- Usually not. Implants are designed to stay permanently and cause no problem. Removal is considered when metalwork becomes prominent and painful, when it restricts a joint, or in children and young adults where growth or future surgery makes it sensible.
Areas of expertise
- Complex trauma
- Complicated fractures
- Spinal disorders & injuries
- Sports injuries
- Joint disorders & replacements
- Hand surgeries
- Muscular problems
- Pediatric orthopaedics
Inside the clinic
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit with Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor.
Book online or call us at 0321 7327777 for booking an appointment. Consultations run Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan.
BSc, MBBS, MRCPS(Glasg), FCPS (Tr & Orth), FACS(USA). He is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (USA), a Member of the Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, a Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (USA).
Complex trauma, complicated fractures, spinal disorders and injuries, sports injuries, joint disorders and replacements, hand surgeries, muscular problems, and pediatric orthopaedics.
Rs. 2,500 for consultation.
Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheed Abad, Multan.
Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Patients look for training, results and honest advice. Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon trained in Pakistan, the UK and the USA, holding FCPS (Tr & Orth), MRCPS (Glasgow) and FACS (USA), and is rated 4.9/5 across more than 140 verified patient reviews. He treats bone, joint, muscle and spine conditions at Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan.
Yes. The clinic is at Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan, which is within reach of most of South Punjab. If you are travelling any distance, call 0321 7327777 first to confirm your slot before you set out.
Yes. Bring your X-rays, MRI films, operation notes and discharge summary to the consultation so they can be reviewed alongside a fresh examination.
Yes. Paediatric orthopaedics is one of the eight areas of expertise, covering children's fractures, limb deformities such as bow legs and knock knees, and congenital conditions.
Visit Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor’s clinic
Book an in-person consultation online, or by phone on 0321 7327777.
- Clinic
- Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan
- Timings
- Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Consultation fee
- Rs. 2,500