Orthopaedic trauma is a phrase used to describe severe wounds caused by an external force to the bones, muscles, and joints. These accidents or falls, physical abuse, sports injuries, overuse of the skeletal or muscular systems from long distance running, or natural disasters can all result in these injuries. Orthopaedic trauma might be something simple, like a hairline fracture, or serious, like a serious accident.
Orthopaedic trauma injuries have the potential to significantly change your life and need for prompt, effective treatment. You can receive the specialised care needed for such injuries from an orthopaedic trauma physician or surgeon. The ultimate objective is to quickly and effectively repair the damaged bodily parts and return them to normal functioning.
TREATMENT
Orthopaedic trauma injuries are first treated with non-surgical techniques like rest, the use of casts or braces, physical therapy, etc. However, significant orthopaedic injuries to the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, or ligaments necessitates surgical interventions.
PREVENTION
Although preventing accidents from happening is not always practicable, there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of suffering a catastrophic injury. These safety measures include:
Using safety equipment while skating, cycling, or engaging in any other activity of a similar nature.
Observing the necessary safety precautions while engaging in any contact sport.
Always buckle up when you are driving.
Putting on cosy shoes with little to no heels to prevent tripping or falling
Performing warm-up exercises prior to any sport or training to prevent muscular injury.
Having adequate lighting at night to avoid tripping over things in the dark.
TRAUMA CARE IN ORTHOPAEDICS
This includes using the most recent technology and techniques to treat a wide variety of orthopaedic trauma injuries and occurrences. Orthopaedic doctors and surgeons not only treat severe injuries but also consider their long-term repercussions. These disorders include joint problems caused by arthritis, infections, deformed bones or joints as a result of faulty fracture healing, and delayed or inappropriate fracture healing.
Orthopaedic fractures and trauma are serious conditions that call for the expertise of the most skilled and educated orthopaedic surgeons. The Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery departments at Chandigarh's Healing Hospital provide comprehensive care and treatment. To schedule a time, get in touch with us.
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