Orthopedic Trauma Services focus on the urgent evaluation and surgical/non-surgical treatment of bone, joint, and soft-tissue injuries caused by accidents, falls, or other traumatic events. These services are usually available 24/7 in emergency settings and aim to restore function, reduce pain, and prevent long-term disability.
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Emergency & Initial Care
- Rapid assessment and stabilization of trauma patients
- Pain management and wound care
- Temporary splinting, traction, or external fixation
- Coordination with emergency/critical care teams
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Fracture Management
- Simple fractures – closed reduction, casting, or bracing
- Complex fractures – open reduction and internal fixation (plates, screws, rods, nails)
- Multiple fractures (polytrauma) – staged surgeries and stabilization
- Pelvic & acetabular fractures – specialized fixation for hip/pelvic stability
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Joint & Dislocation Injuries
- Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle dislocations
- Surgical repair of unstable joints
- Soft tissue repair (ligament/tendon injuries with fractures)
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Limb Salvage & Reconstruction
- Management of open fractures with severe soft tissue damage
- Bone grafting or bone transport techniques
- Vascular repair in collaboration with vascular surgeons
- Correction of malunited or non-healing fractures
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Special Trauma Services
- Spinal trauma stabilization – urgent fixation or fusion
- Sports-related traumatic injuries
- Geriatric trauma – hip fractures and fragile bone management (osteoporosis-related)
- Pediatric trauma – growth plate and developmental considerations
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Post-Trauma Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy & occupational therapy for mobility restoration
- Pain control and scar management
- Gradual return-to-work and daily activities support
- Long-term follow-up for implant monitoring and functional outcomes