{"id":4288,"date":"2026-07-22T11:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/blog\/?p=4288"},"modified":"2026-07-22T11:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T06:03:58","slug":"untreated-bone-fracture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/blog\/orthopaedic\/untreated-bone-fracture\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If a Bone Fracture Is Left Untreated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Untreated Bone Fractures can lead to serious health complications, even if the initial pain seems manageable or the swelling reduces after a few days. Ignoring a fracture may result in permanent deformity, nerve damage, infection, chronic pain, and long-term disability that can affect your mobility and quality of life. Our skilled orthopaedic specialists at Lux Hospitals provide advanced fracture diagnosis and personalised treatment to ensure proper bone healing, restore normal function, and help you avoid long-term complications through timely medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"lux-alert-banner\">\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-text\">\n      <div class=\"lux-alert-title\">Treat It Before It Worsens.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-cta\">\n      <!-- Mobile: Call with phone icon -->\n      <a href=\"tel:07969084422\" class=\"lux-alert-call\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phone-icon.webp\" class=\"lux-alert-phone-icon\" alt=\"Call\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" \/>\n        <span>Book an Orthopaedic Consultation<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <!-- Desktop: Trigger Care Console -->\n      <a href=\"#\"\n         class=\"lux-alert-desk\"\n         onclick=\"(function(e){\n           e.preventDefault();\n           var el = document.querySelector('.triger-carecansole');\n           if(el){ el.click(); }\n         })(event);\">\n         Book an Orthopaedic Consultation\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <style>\n      @keyframes lux-shimmer{\n        0%   { transform:translateX(-150%) rotate(15deg); }\n        60%  { transform:translateX(250%)  rotate(15deg); }\n        100% { transform:translateX(250%)  rotate(15deg); }\n      }\n      .lux-alert-banner{\n        display:flex;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:space-between;\n        flex-wrap:wrap;\n        gap:20px;\n        background:#915097;\n        border-left:6px solid #FCB657;\n        border-radius:8px;\n        padding:20px 24px;\n        margin-bottom:20px;\n        box-sizing:border-box;\n\t\tflex-direction: column;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0;}\n      .lux-alert-title{\n        color:#ffffff;\n        font-size:24px;\n        font-weight:700;\n        line-height:1.3;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-cta{flex:0 0 auto;}\n      .lux-alert-call,\n      .lux-alert-desk{\n        position:relative;\n        overflow:hidden;\n        background:#FCB657;\n        color:#ffffff;\n        text-decoration:none;\n        font-size:16px;\n        font-weight:600;\n        padding:10px 20px;\n        border-radius:26px;\n        cursor:pointer;\n        white-space:nowrap;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:center;\n        gap:8px;\n        transition:background 0.25s ease;\n      }\n      \/* Continuous shimmer sweep *\/\n      .lux-alert-call::after,\n      .lux-alert-desk::after{\n        content:'';\n        position:absolute;\n        top:-50%;\n        left:0;\n        width:40%;\n        height:200%;\n        background:linear-gradient(\n          90deg,\n          transparent,\n          rgba(255,255,255,0.45),\n          transparent\n        );\n        transform:translateX(-150%) rotate(15deg);\n        animation:lux-shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;\n        pointer-events:none;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call{display:inline-flex;}\n      .lux-alert-desk{display:none;}\n      .lux-alert-phone-icon{\n        width:18px;\n        height:18px;\n        flex-shrink:0;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n        position:relative;\n        z-index:1;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call span,\n      .lux-alert-desk{\n        position:relative;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call:hover,\n      .lux-alert-desk:hover{\n        background:#e69c37;\n        color:#ffffff;\n      }\n      \/* Desktop: hide call, show Care Console trigger *\/\n      @media (min-width:768px){\n        .lux-alert-call{display:none;}\n        .lux-alert-desk{display:inline-flex;}\n      }\n      \/* Mobile: stack layout, full-width button *\/\n      @media (max-width:767px){\n        .lux-alert-banner{\n          flex-direction:column;\n          align-items:flex-start;\n          gap:10px;\n          padding: 12px 22px;\n        }\n        .lux-alert-cta{width:100%;}\n        .lux-alert-call,\n        .lux-alert-desk{\n          width:100%;\n          box-sizing:border-box;\n        }\n\t\t.lux-alert-title{\n\t\tfont-size:20px;\n\t\t}\n      }\n    <\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Every Bone Fracture Needs Medical Attention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all <a href=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/treatments\/orthopedic\/bone-fracture-treatment\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">fractures<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> result in excruciating agony or visible disfigurement. Even minor, stress, and hairline fractures need to be evaluated by a medical professional. Because a fractured bone keeps moving during daily activities, an untreated fracture can get worse over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common reasons people ignore fractures include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assuming it is only a sprain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mild pain that gradually decreases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to move the injured limb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delaying hospital visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-medicating with painkillers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if symptoms improve temporarily, an Untreated Bone Fracture can silently damage surrounding tissues, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"lux-alert-banner\">\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-text\">\n      <div class=\"lux-alert-title\">Don't ignore Fracture Pain<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-cta\">\n      <!-- Mobile: Call with phone icon -->\n      <a href=\"tel:07969084422\" class=\"lux-alert-call\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phone-icon.webp\" class=\"lux-alert-phone-icon\" alt=\"Call\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" \/>\n        <span>Expert Orthopaedic Evaluation<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <!-- Desktop: Trigger Care Console -->\n      <a href=\"#\"\n         class=\"lux-alert-desk\"\n         onclick=\"(function(e){\n           e.preventDefault();\n           var el = document.querySelector('.triger-carecansole');\n           if(el){ el.click(); }\n         })(event);\">\n         Expert Orthopaedic Evaluation\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <style>\n      @keyframes lux-shimmer{\n        0%   { transform:translateX(-150%) rotate(15deg); }\n        60%  { transform:translateX(250%)  rotate(15deg); }\n        100% { transform:translateX(250%)  rotate(15deg); }\n      }\n      .lux-alert-banner{\n        display:flex;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:space-between;\n        flex-wrap:wrap;\n        gap:20px;\n        background:#915097;\n        border-left:6px solid #FCB657;\n        border-radius:8px;\n        padding:20px 24px;\n        margin-bottom:20px;\n        box-sizing:border-box;\n\t\tflex-direction: column;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0;}\n      .lux-alert-title{\n        color:#ffffff;\n        font-size:24px;\n        font-weight:700;\n        line-height:1.3;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-cta{flex:0 0 auto;}\n      .lux-alert-call,\n      .lux-alert-desk{\n        position:relative;\n        overflow:hidden;\n        background:#FCB657;\n        color:#ffffff;\n        text-decoration:none;\n        font-size:16px;\n        font-weight:600;\n        padding:10px 20px;\n        border-radius:26px;\n        cursor:pointer;\n        white-space:nowrap;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:center;\n        gap:8px;\n        transition:background 0.25s ease;\n      }\n      \/* Continuous shimmer sweep *\/\n      .lux-alert-call::after,\n      .lux-alert-desk::after{\n        content:'';\n        position:absolute;\n        top:-50%;\n        left:0;\n        width:40%;\n        height:200%;\n        background:linear-gradient(\n          90deg,\n          transparent,\n          rgba(255,255,255,0.45),\n          transparent\n        );\n        transform:translateX(-150%) rotate(15deg);\n        animation:lux-shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;\n        pointer-events:none;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call{display:inline-flex;}\n      .lux-alert-desk{display:none;}\n      .lux-alert-phone-icon{\n        width:18px;\n        height:18px;\n        flex-shrink:0;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n        position:relative;\n        z-index:1;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call span,\n      .lux-alert-desk{\n        position:relative;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call:hover,\n      .lux-alert-desk:hover{\n        background:#e69c37;\n        color:#ffffff;\n      }\n      \/* Desktop: hide call, show Care Console trigger *\/\n      @media (min-width:768px){\n        .lux-alert-call{display:none;}\n        .lux-alert-desk{display:inline-flex;}\n      }\n      \/* Mobile: stack layout, full-width button *\/\n      @media (max-width:767px){\n        .lux-alert-banner{\n          flex-direction:column;\n          align-items:flex-start;\n          gap:10px;\n          padding: 12px 22px;\n        }\n        .lux-alert-cta{width:100%;}\n        .lux-alert-call,\n        .lux-alert-desk{\n          width:100%;\n          box-sizing:border-box;\n        }\n\t\t.lux-alert-title{\n\t\tfont-size:20px;\n\t\t}\n      }\n    <\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happens When an Untreated Bone Fracture Does Not Heal Properly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a fracture is left untreated, the body attempts to heal the bone naturally. Unfortunately, improper alignment often leads to abnormal healing, resulting in long-term problems. Not every fracture causes severe pain or obvious deformity. Some small fractures, stress fractures, or hairline fractures may appear harmless, but even these injuries require medical evaluation. An Untreated Bone Fracture can worsen over time because the broken bone continues to move during everyday activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Malunion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A malunion occurs when the bone heals in the wrong position. This can result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crooked limbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible deformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Untreated Bone Fracture that heals incorrectly often requires corrective surgery later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nonunion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the broken bone fails to heal completely, a condition known as nonunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor blood supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Severe fractures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients with an Untreated Bone Fracture may continue experiencing pain months after the injury because the bone never fully joins together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Delayed Union<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healing may occur much more slowly than expected. Without medical intervention, recovery becomes prolonged and more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"lux-alert-banner\">\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-text\">\n      <div class=\"lux-alert-title\">Early fracture treatment at Lux Hospitals.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-cta\">\n      <!-- Mobile: Call with phone icon -->\n      <a href=\"tel:07969084422\" class=\"lux-alert-call\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phone-icon.webp\" class=\"lux-alert-phone-icon\" alt=\"Call\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" \/>\n        <span>Speak to a Specialist<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <!-- Desktop: Trigger Care Console -->\n      <a href=\"#\"\n         class=\"lux-alert-desk\"\n         onclick=\"(function(e){\n           e.preventDefault();\n           var el = document.querySelector('.triger-carecansole');\n           if(el){ el.click(); }\n         })(event);\">\n         Speak to a Specialist\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <style>\n      @keyframes lux-shimmer{\n        0%   { transform:translateX(-150%) rotate(15deg); }\n        60%  { transform:translateX(250%)  rotate(15deg); }\n        100% { transform:translateX(250%)  rotate(15deg); }\n      }\n      .lux-alert-banner{\n        display:flex;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:space-between;\n        flex-wrap:wrap;\n        gap:20px;\n        background:#915097;\n        border-left:6px solid #FCB657;\n        border-radius:8px;\n        padding:20px 24px;\n        margin-bottom:20px;\n        box-sizing:border-box;\n\t\tflex-direction: column;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-text{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0;}\n      .lux-alert-title{\n        color:#ffffff;\n        font-size:24px;\n        font-weight:700;\n        line-height:1.3;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-cta{flex:0 0 auto;}\n      .lux-alert-call,\n      .lux-alert-desk{\n        position:relative;\n        overflow:hidden;\n        background:#FCB657;\n        color:#ffffff;\n        text-decoration:none;\n        font-size:16px;\n        font-weight:600;\n        padding:10px 20px;\n        border-radius:26px;\n        cursor:pointer;\n        white-space:nowrap;\n        align-items:center;\n        justify-content:center;\n        gap:8px;\n        transition:background 0.25s ease;\n      }\n      \/* Continuous shimmer sweep *\/\n      .lux-alert-call::after,\n      .lux-alert-desk::after{\n        content:'';\n        position:absolute;\n        top:-50%;\n        left:0;\n        width:40%;\n        height:200%;\n        background:linear-gradient(\n          90deg,\n          transparent,\n          rgba(255,255,255,0.45),\n          transparent\n        );\n        transform:translateX(-150%) rotate(15deg);\n        animation:lux-shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;\n        pointer-events:none;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call{display:inline-flex;}\n      .lux-alert-desk{display:none;}\n      .lux-alert-phone-icon{\n        width:18px;\n        height:18px;\n        flex-shrink:0;\n        vertical-align:middle;\n        position:relative;\n        z-index:1;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call span,\n      .lux-alert-desk{\n        position:relative;\n      }\n      .lux-alert-call:hover,\n      .lux-alert-desk:hover{\n        background:#e69c37;\n        color:#ffffff;\n      }\n      \/* Desktop: hide call, show Care Console trigger *\/\n      @media (min-width:768px){\n        .lux-alert-call{display:none;}\n        .lux-alert-desk{display:inline-flex;}\n      }\n      \/* Mobile: stack layout, full-width button *\/\n      @media (max-width:767px){\n        .lux-alert-banner{\n          flex-direction:column;\n          align-items:flex-start;\n          gap:10px;\n          padding: 12px 22px;\n        }\n        .lux-alert-cta{width:100%;}\n        .lux-alert-call,\n        .lux-alert-desk{\n          width:100%;\n          box-sizing:border-box;\n        }\n\t\t.lux-alert-title{\n\t\tfont-size:20px;\n\t\t}\n      }\n    <\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complications of an Untreated Bone Fracture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ignoring a fracture can affect much more than the bone itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Persistent Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common consequences of an Untreated Bone Fracture is chronic pain. Improper bone healing causes continuous stress on surrounding muscles and joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Joint Damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fractures involving joints may lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early arthritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint stiffness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nerve Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broken bone fragments can press against nearby nerves, resulting in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Numbness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tingling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muscle weakness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of sensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blood Vessel Damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain fractures can injure nearby blood vessels, reducing circulation and increasing the risk of tissue damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Infection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open fractures expose the bone to bacteria. An Untreated Bone Fracture significantly increases the chance of severe bone infection (osteomyelitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Permanent Disability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without treatment, some fractures may permanently affect mobility and independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Warning Signs That Your Bone Fracture Needs Immediate Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/blog\/orthopaedic\/orthopedic-doctor-in-hyderabad-dr-saikishan\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Seek medical attention immediately<\/mark><\/strong><\/a> if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Severe pain that does not improve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling that continues to increase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone deformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inability to bear weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible bone through the skin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent bruising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These symptoms may indicate an Untreated Bone Fracture that requires urgent orthopaedic care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Doctors Diagnose an Untreated Bone Fracture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At<a href=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0693e3\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong> Lux Hospitals<\/strong><\/mark><\/a>, fracture diagnosis begins with a comprehensive clinical evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diagnostic methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Physical Examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The orthopaedic specialist checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenderness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone alignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nerve function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital X-rays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">X-rays identify:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fracture location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone displacement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healing progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CT Scan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CT scans provide detailed images of complex fractures involving joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MRI Scan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MRI helps evaluate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ligament injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tendon damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress fractures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tissue injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early diagnosis of an Untreated Bone Fracture allows doctors to choose the most effective treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment Options for an Untreated Bone Fracture<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type of fracture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healing status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presence of complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Non-Surgical Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some fractures heal successfully with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Casts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Braces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physiotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surgical Treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complex or delayed fractures may require:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plates and screws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intramedullary nails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>External fixation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone grafting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Patients with an Untreated Bone Fracture often require more extensive surgery than those treated immediately after injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physiotherapy plays an essential role in restoring strength, flexibility, and normal function after treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"lux-alert-banner\">\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-text\">\n      <div class=\"lux-alert-title\">Explore Your Treatment Options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"lux-alert-cta\">\n      <!-- Mobile: Call with phone icon -->\n      <a href=\"tel:07969084422\" class=\"lux-alert-call\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxhospitals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/phone-icon.webp\" class=\"lux-alert-phone-icon\" alt=\"Call\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" \/>\n        <span> Talk to a Bone Specialist<\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <!-- Desktop: Trigger Care Console 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