Complex Trauma

When a severe musculoskeletal injury occurs as a result of an auto crash, job or sports accident, fall or other reason, the disciplines of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedics work closely together to provide fast, expert care. An Orthopedic Traumatology specialist – available at Alam Hospital’s ETC – can quickly diagnose and surgically treat complex fractures, helping address pain and prevent possible additional issues.

This orthopedic surgeon is fellowship-trained in the medical and surgical intervention of complex fractures of the neck, spine, hip, leg, knee, shoulder and pelvic bones. Orthopedic traumatology offers patients with multiple traumatic injuries advanced expertise in life- and limb-threatening situations.

Complex Fractures

Complex fractures means breaks are more severe than a simple broken bone. Fractures are considered to be complex when:

• A bone or bones are broken into pieces, or more than one fracture occurs to a bone
• Surrounding soft tissue is severely damaged
• Bone is lost
• There is severe cartilage injury at a joint
• Joint dislocation has also occurred