What is Orthopaedic Trauma? Treatment, Prevention, Care & Much More

Orthopaedic trauma is a term used to refer to serious injuries caused in the bones, muscles and joints due to an external force. These injuries can occur because of a sudden accident or fall, physical violence, a sports injury, overuse of the skeletal or muscular system such as running long distances or a natural disaster. Orthopaedic trauma could be a minor hairline fracture or something major such as a life-threatening accident. 

 

Orthopaedic trauma injuries can alter your life in a significant manner and require appropriate treatment as soon as possible. An orthopaedic trauma physician and surgeon can provide you the expert treatment required for such kind of injuries. The ultimate goal is to repair the injured body parts and restore their normal functioning quickly and as efficaciously as possible.

TREATMENT

The first line of treatment for orthopaedic trauma injuries includes non-surgical methods such as rest, use of casts or braces and physical therapy etc. However, surgical treatments are necessary in cases where there is extreme orthopaedic trauma to the muscles, bones, joints, tendons or ligaments.

PREVENTION

Although it is not always possible to stop an accident from happening, there are certain precautions that can be taken to bring down the risk of a traumatic injury. These precautions include:

  • Wearing protective gear while skateboarding, cycling or doing any such similar activity.
  • Using appropriate safety measures while playing any kind of contact sports.
  • Always wearing a seatbelt while driving.
  • Wearing comfortable footwear with less or no heels to avoid stumbling or falling.
  • Doing warm-up exercises before any sports activity or workout so as to avoid muscle injury.
  • Using proper lighting at night to prevent falling over objects in the dark.

ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CARE

This includes treatment for a broad range of orthopaedic trauma injuries and events using the latest technology and procedures. Apart from treating traumatic injuries, orthopaedic specialists and surgeons also look into the chronic after-effects of such injuries. These conditions include: delayed or improper healing of fractures, infections, bone or joint deformity due to incorrect healing of fractures and joint issues related to arthritis etc. 

Orthopaedic trauma and fractures are a serious condition that require the proficiency of the most experienced and well-trained orthopaedic surgeons. Healing Hospital, Chandigarh, offers comprehensive treatment and care in the field of orthopaedic surgery and trauma surgery. Contact us to get an appointment.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPOINTMENT CALL:

0172-5088883, +91 9464343434

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