Orthopedics and Trauma
Orthopaedic trauma refers to a serious injury of the muscular or skeletal system caused by an external force, such as a fall or a car accident. While this type of injury is not always life-threatening, it can be life-changing, which is why it’s crucial to seek medical attention right away.
Sometimes, though, injuries can become more common with getting older. Age alone can be a risk factor for orthopaedic injuries and other conditions seen by orthopaedic specialists. For example, broken hips, compression fractures and osteoporosis are much more common in elderly patients. As people age, their bones tend to lose density, which makes them more prone to breaks or compression fractures.
We deliver specialized care, including complex reconstructive surgeries that restore the best possible quality of life.
Orthopaedic trauma conditions we treat
- Multiple broken bones (fractures)
- Fractures near a joint, such as your knee or hip
- Nonunion, a fractured bone that does not heal
- Malunion, which happens when fractures heal in an abnormal position
- Crushed bones
- Compound fractures or broken bones that pierce through the skin
- Complications from orthopaedic trauma, including bone infections (osteomyelitis)
Scope of Orthopaedic trauma treatment includes:
- Immediate treatments, such as casts and braces, to stabilize the injured area and prevent permanent damage
- Surgical procedures, which may include repairing broken bones with rods and screws, to help you start healing
- Treating complications, such as bones that don’t heal correctly, to help you regain the highest level of functioning
