Where in Dubai
Pelvic and acetabular fractures are treated in hospital, not in a clinic. At Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, Dr. Subhash sees patients for consultations, second opinions and follow-up after these injuries. Bring the CT images and the hospital reports. If an operation is advised, he tells you which hospital it will be in and what your insurance needs.
What is pelvic and acetabular fracture surgery?
The pelvis is the ring of bones at the base of the spine that carries your weight to the legs. The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint, which is part of the pelvis. Breaks here often follow high-energy injuries, such as road accidents or falls from height. In older people with weaker bones, a simple fall can be enough. Some stable pelvic fractures heal with rest, pain relief and crutches. Others leave the ring unstable or the hip socket uneven, and need surgery to put the pieces back in place and hold them with plates and screws, so the hip can move smoothly again.
Who it can help
- A pelvic or hip socket fracture after a road accident, a fall from height or a heavy crush injury.
- An older adult with osteoporosis who has broken the pelvis in a simple fall.
- A pelvic fracture already treated in hospital, needing specialist follow-up.
- Ongoing hip or groin pain, a limp or stiffness after an earlier pelvic or acetabular fracture.
How Dr. Subhash approaches it
Pelvic and acetabular surgery is an area Dr. Subhash lists as a main interest since his years at VASARA Hospitals in India (2020 to 2023), alongside trauma, joint replacement and arthroscopy. His CV lists fixation of the front and back columns of the hip socket, and fixation of the pubic rami, the pubic symphysis and the sacroiliac joint. He reviews the CT scan with you, explains the fracture pattern, and says plainly whether surgery is advised.
What to expect
Emergency care
These injuries are first treated in a hospital emergency department, where bleeding and other injuries are checked and controlled.
CT scan
A CT scan shows the exact pattern of the break and how far the pieces have moved.
Decision
Stable, well-aligned fractures are often treated without surgery. Unstable or displaced ones usually need an operation.
Surgery, if needed
The bones are put back in line and held with plates and screws, usually within days of the injury once you are stable.
Rehabilitation and follow-up
Physiotherapy starts early. Follow-up X-rays guide when you can put more weight on the leg.
Recovery, in general terms
Every patient is different. These are typical milestones, not a promise; your own plan comes from your consultation.
- Crutches or a frame are usually needed for about six to twelve weeks, with little or no weight on the injured side.
- Many people walk without support at around three months.
- Recovery of strength and stamina can take six months to a year after a severe injury.
- Some people develop arthritis in the hip in later years, which may then need a hip replacement.
Risks to know about
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs, which are common after pelvic injuries; medicine and early movement lower this risk.
- Infection of the wound.
- Injury to nearby nerves or blood vessels, from the accident or the surgery.
- Arthritis of the hip joint later on, especially after a hip socket fracture.
When to book a visit
A suspected pelvic fracture is an emergency. Call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department; do not travel to a clinic. Book a visit for follow-up after a pelvic fracture, a second opinion on a treatment plan, or hip pain after an old injury.
Where to book
Dr. Subhash sees patients at Grand Infinity Medical Center in Al Muteena, Deira, in north-east Dubai. The clinic is at Shop No. 4, next to the Grand Excelsior Hotel.
Grand Infinity Medical Center
Shop No. 4, next to Grand Excelsior Hotel, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Questions patients ask
I was injured in a road accident in Dubai. Can I see him after leaving hospital?
Yes, you can book a consultation for follow-up. Bring the discharge summary, CT scans and any police or insurance paperwork you were given, as insurers often ask for them during a claim.
Does every pelvic fracture need surgery?
No. Many stable fractures, including many pubic rami fractures in older adults, heal with pain relief, crutches and physiotherapy. Surgery is usually advised when the pelvic ring is unstable or the hip socket is out of line.
Will I walk normally again after an acetabular fracture?
Many people return to walking without support, though recovery is slow and differs from person to person. It depends on the fracture, any other injuries and how well the joint surface could be restored.
Can I get a second opinion on a pelvic fracture plan?
Yes. Bring the CT scan on a disc or link, the reports and the discharge notes. He can review them with you, explain the options, and say what he would advise and why.
Book an appointment
The clinic confirms every booking by phone or WhatsApp.