Trauma
Fracture and trauma care covers the assessment and treatment of broken bones, from straightforward fractures to complex and multiple injuries. Some fractures are treated without surgery; others need fixation.
What it addresses
This covers fractures and injuries of the limbs and other bones, including more complex trauma. The right treatment depends on the bone involved, the pattern of the break, and the patient's overall condition.
Typical procedures
Some fractures heal well with a cast or brace and time; others are realigned and held with plates, screws, or rods. Which approach is right is decided from examination and imaging.
Approach
Each fracture is assessed individually; not every break needs an operation. When surgery is needed, fellowship training in complex trauma and completion of the AO Trauma course inform the plan. The condition, the options, and the reasoning are explained to patient and family.
Recovery
Bone healing takes time and varies with the fracture, the bone, age, and general health. Rehabilitation often follows once healing allows, to restore movement and strength. A follow-up schedule tracks healing for each patient.
Questions
General information only. Your own situation is assessed individually during consultation.
No. Many fractures heal well with a cast or brace. Surgery is considered when a fracture is displaced, unstable, involves a joint, or is unlikely to heal well without fixation.
Healing time varies with the bone, the type of break, and the patient. General guidance is given for your specific fracture, and progress is checked at follow-up.
It is surgery to realign the bone and hold it in place — for example with plates, screws, or rods — so it can heal in a good position. The method depends on the fracture.
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