Trauma

A medical trauma is a serious or critical bodily injury or wound. When a trauma involves musculoskeletal injuries, the patient requires the skills of an orthopaedic surgical trauma team trained and experienced in the very latest techniques for repairing those extreme injuries. 

The world-renowned trauma surgeons in our Orthopedic Trauma Service represent a wide range of orthopaedic specialties. So no matter what the injury, the specialists in our service are available to immediately determine the best treatment for that particular patient and his/her specific injury or injuries. The goals of these highly trained specialists are to restore function, return the patient to normal activities, and ultimately prevent deformity and chronic pain.

These surgeons, however, repair not only acute injuries, but also chronic musculoskeletal problems or complications from previous injuries. Treatment plans are highly individualized and often include surgical procedures as well as non-surgical care such as splinting, bracing, and casting. But no matter whether the injury is acute or chronic, rehabilitation is included as an integral part of each and every plan.

Our surgeons in the Orthopedic Trauma Service are established leaders in trauma care. In fact, physicians from around the world come to our Trauma Training Center to learn principles and techniques from these specialists. Our physician-scientists also perform research studies in this state-of-the-art facility to determine new approaches for optimizing outcomes for severely injured patients.