Trauma
Trauma is any serious & severe injury to the skeletal & muscular system (including the bones, joints and soft tissue) of the body often resulting from a fall or a vehicular accident. Trauma can also be caused by overuse such as long distance running.
Trauma may not always be life threatening but it can be life changing. As such, it requires immediate attention from a specialist.
Orthopedic trauma includes a wide spectrum of simple fractures to life threatening accidents with multiple broken bones. Our expert doctors at Elite Orthopedics are specialised in successfully treating trauma cases.
Orthopedic trauma can be caused by many factors including:
- Slipping & falling
- Sudden pivoting
- Sports injuries
- Car accidents
- A direct blow to the body
An individual may be prone to orthopaedic traumatic injuries if he or she has osteoporosis, or severe arthritis.
Orthopedic trauma specialists at Elite Orthopedics treat fractures in nearly any bone in the human body including the hi[p, tibia, femur, elbow, clavicle, pelvis & forearm.
Common procedures performed by orthopaedic trauma specialists include:
- Broken Bones
- Limb lengthening
- Pelviacetabular fractures
- Bone transplantation
- Bone grafts
- Nonunion fractures
- Soft tissue reconstruction
- Osteomyelitis
Accidents happen to anyone but everyone can take these simple measures to reduce risk of traumatic injury.
- Always wear a seatbelt while driving
- Always wear a helmet while biking
- Wear appropriate safety gear when involved in contact sports
- Always stretch & do a warm up prior to workouts
Individuals who have certain conditions which can weaken the bones or cause loss of balance are required to take additional precautions such as:
- Wearing comfortable shoes
- Maintain a healthy bodyweight
- Get regular health check ups done
Emergency physicians do a great job helping with immediate consequences of the injury. However, it is important to consult an orthopaedic specialist for long term follow up & if any surgery is required.
Orthopedic trauma specialists often have specialised training in treatment of traumatic injuries. This gives them the necessary skills & experience to maximise outcomes & minimise patient discomfort.
Orthopedic Surgeons at Elite Orthopedics work in collaboration with experts in plastic surgery, vascular surgery & neurosurgery to ensure best possible outcomes for the patients. Our specialists help create a treatment plan to restore the patient’s range of motion & quality of life at the earliest.
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