Dr.karnav Panchal is a specialist in knee, hip, shoulder and elbow related problems. After completing his M.S. in orthopedics at B.J. Medical College, one of the prestigious institutes in India, he has been trained in the fields of joint replacement surgeries and sports injuries at Mumbai and South Korea.
When accidents, falls, or trauma strike, timely and expert orthopedic intervention is crucial. Fractures and polytrauma cases often involve multiple bone injuries and soft tissue damage that require a well-coordinated and comprehensive approach.
Dr. Karnav Panchal, a trusted orthopedic trauma and fracture specialist in Ahmedabad, provides evidence-based, life-saving care for patients with single or multiple injuries, ensuring rapid stabilization, accurate diagnosis, and complete recovery.
Polytrauma refers to a condition where a patient suffers two or more severe injuries, such as fractures, soft tissue trauma, head injury, or internal organ damage, typically resulting from:
Road traffic accidents
High-velocity falls
Industrial injuries
Crush injuries
Assaults or disasters
It requires multi-disciplinary management led by an experienced trauma surgeon like Dr. Karnav Panchal, who ensures orthopedic injuries are treated in sync with overall patient stabilization.
Long bone fractures (femur, tibia, humerus)
Pelvic and acetabular fractures
Intra-articular fractures (knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist)
Spine injuries
Open fractures (compound injuries)
Multiple limb fractures
Crush injuries and bone loss cases
Fractures in elderly (fragility fractures)
Visible bone deformity or swelling
Open wounds with exposed bone
Inability to move or bear weight
Severe pain and tenderness at the injury site
Numbness or coldness in the limb
Shortening or rotation of the limb
Multiple injuries with bleeding or shock symptoms
Primary survey (ABCs) to stabilize life-threatening conditions
Secondary survey to assess musculoskeletal and systemic trauma
X-rays, CT scans, and MRI to evaluate bone and soft tissue damage
3D planning for complex fracture reconstructions
Coordination with ICU, neurosurgery, general surgery, and anesthesiology for polytrauma cases
Closed reduction and casting/splinting
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using plates, screws, or rods
Intramedullary nailing for long bone fractures
Minimally invasive fracture fixation
External fixators in unstable or open injuries
Joint reconstruction or replacement (if joints are damaged)
Damage control orthopedics (DCO) – staged surgeries for critical patients
Definitive fracture fixation after patient stabilization
Soft tissue management including skin grafts or flaps
Physiotherapy & rehabilitation planning from early stages
Infection prevention and wound care
Life-saving intervention in trauma
Early mobilization to prevent complications
Anatomical alignment of fractured bones
Restoration of limb function and independence
Minimization of long-term disability
Comprehensive rehabilitation support
You or your loved one may require fracture or polytrauma management if:
You’ve suffered a major accident or fall
You have multiple broken bones or joint injuries
There’s significant soft tissue or neurovascular damage
There’s a complex fracture near joints or the spine
You need revision surgery for failed fracture treatment
Dr. Karnav Panchal operates in Ahmedabad’s top orthopedic hospitals equipped with:
Robotic-assisted surgery systems (where available)
Computer-navigated instruments
Infection-controlled surgical suites
Dedicated rehab and physiotherapy units
Minimal access surgical tools for microplasty
✅ Fellowship-trained trauma and joint surgeon
✅ 10+ years of experience in emergency fracture care
✅ Expertise in complex and multi-limb fractures
✅ 24×7 emergency trauma response
✅ Team-based ICU and surgical coordination
✅ Advanced implants and minimally invasive techniques
✅ Personalized post-op rehab and follow-up care
Hospital stay: 2–10 days depending on injury severity
Physiotherapy starts within 24–48 hours for most cases
Fracture healing: 6–12 weeks
Long-term rehab for polytrauma cases: 3–6 months
Regular follow-ups for joint movement, muscle strength, and function
Patients from Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Rajkot, Mehsana, Vadodara, and even from Rajasthan and Maharashtra, visit Dr. Panchal for high-quality hip replacement surgery.
The first hour after trauma is crucial for preventing death and complications. Immediate orthopedic intervention can save life and limb.
Yes, with timely treatment and rehabilitation, many patients make a near-complete recovery.
Not always. Some stable fractures heal with immobilization. Surgery is recommended for displaced, unstable, or joint-related fractures.
Open fractures are treated with urgent debridement, external fixation, and later internal fixation once infection risk is controlled.
Yes. Early and structured rehab is key to regaining function and avoiding stiffness or muscle wasting.
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