🦴 What Is Orthopedic Care at Home?
Orthopedic care at home involves medical and rehabilitative support provided to elderly patients suffering from:
- Fractures (hip, leg, hand, spine)
- Post-surgery recovery (hip/knee replacement, spinal surgery)
- Arthritis or osteoporosis
- Mobility issues (due to aging, injury, Parkinson’s)
- Bedridden bone pain or deformities
This care aims to reduce hospital stays, restore mobility and independence, and prevent complications like stiffness, pressure sores, and falls.
✅ Key Services in Home-Based Orthopedic Care
| Care Category | Services Provided |
|---|---|
| 🩺 Nursing Support | Wound dressing, injection administration, pain relief, post-op care |
| 🧘 Physiotherapy | Strength training, range-of-motion exercises, gait support |
| 🧍 Daily Assistance | Mobility help, toileting, bathing, bed positioning, lifting, feeding |
| 🔁 Rehab Monitoring | Joint stiffness prevention, muscle rebuilding, therapy tracking |
| 🩹 Post-surgical Care | Suture care, implant monitoring, infection control |
| 🚶 Mobility Training | Walker/crutch usage, balance improvement, fall prevention coaching |
🏠 Ideal For These Conditions
- Hip/Knee replacements
- Spinal surgeries (disc, laminectomy)
- Osteoporosis-related fractures
- Rheumatoid/Osteoarthritis
- Paralysis or muscular degeneration
- Falls in the elderly (post-injury management)
📍 Top Home Ortho Care Providers in Tamil Nadu
✅ Inhouse Medicare – Coimbatore
- Offers nurse + physiotherapist team for post-op orthopedic care
- 📞 70944 03384 | inhousemedicare.com
✅ Anbu Sri Sai Home Nursing – Salem, Karur, Erode
- Specializes in fracture care, hip/knee rehab, and pain management at home
- 📞 78715 31777 / 91597 66477
✅ Sakthi Home Nursing – Tamil Nadu-wide
- Provides live-in caregivers, ortho physio, and dressing services in towns and villages
- 📞 99527 95188
✅ Nightingales Home Health – Chennai
- Home-based orthopedic physiotherapy programs, recovery tracking
- 📞 1800 103 4530
💸 Cost Estimate for Orthopedic Home Care (2025)
| Service Type | Approximate Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Physiotherapy (3x/week) | ₹6,000 – ₹12,000/month |
| Home nurse (12 hr/day) | ₹15,000 – ₹22,000/month |
| Live-in caregiver (24×7) | ₹20,000 – ₹30,000/month |
| Dressing/wound visit | ₹500 – ₹1,000/visit |
| Equipment rental (walker, air bed) | ₹800 – ₹3,000/month |
🛏️ Equipment Often Needed at Home
- Walker/crutches or wheelchair
- Hospital bed (if patient cannot sit upright independently)
- Air mattress (to prevent pressure sores)
- Orthopedic pillows or cushions
- Grab bars and anti-slip mats
- Ice/heat packs for joint therapy
- Pain medication & bone supplements
✅ Benefits of Home Ortho Care for Elders
- Avoids hospital infections or readmission
- Encourages faster recovery in familiar surroundings
- One-on-one attention = better rehab outcomes
- Builds confidence to regain mobility and independence
- Family peace of mind (especially for NRIs)
🧾 Tips for Family Caregivers
- Maintain safe surroundings – avoid slippery floors, dim lighting, or obstacles
- Reposition patient every 2–3 hours if bedridden
- Track progress in a simple diary (mobility, pain, sleep)
- Ensure nutritious meals rich in calcium and protein
- Encourage gentle activity – even short walks or seated exercises help