Orthopaedic Trauma Treatment Options

Orthopaedic trauma treatment covers everything from simple fractures to life-threatening injuries with multiple broken bones.

Although many fractures can still be treated by general orthopaedic doctors, there are some cases that require specialist care. Complex fractures, multiple broken bones, fractures near joints, and fractures of pelvis are all more serious and require specialized care.

What is Orthopaedic Trauma and how can it be used?

Orthopaedic Trauma is a specialty in orthopaedics that focuses on problems related to bones, joints and soft tissues (muscles tendons ligaments) of the whole body after trauma.

This specialized area of orthopaedics focuses on the treatment of fractured bones and the restoration of the anatomic alignment of joint surfaces. This allows for the recovery of injured body parts and the return to full function.

What are the Treatment Options for Orthopedic Trauma Patients

Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Trauma Injuries

Non-surgical treatment is not possible for fractures or dislocations that are related to the scapula and clavicle, hand and wrist, humerus and foot. Your doctor will examine the condition and recommend external fixation.

Trauma Injuries: Surgical Treatment Options

When minor surgery is required, the doctor may recommend internal fixation. This surgery option can be done with screws, pins and wires. Stabilizing it will be possible with all the options available. If the problem is more complex, surgery may be the best option.

How does the Recovery Feel?

Patients are often concerned about the recovery time. The following scenarios can help you decide:

• The extent of the injury

• It all depends on the type

It usually takes between 3 and 6 weeks. During this time, the bone will heal and return to its original state. The healing process will be easy if you are careful and follow all the doctor’s recommendations. The bone won’t heal properly if you don’t follow the instructions of the doctor.

The best thing about a broken bone is that it will disappear completely once the bone heals completely.

Dr Steyn will recommend a progressive plan that will attempt to restore the bone fracture to its pre-injury state.

As you begin your new program, you may feel stiffness or muscle fatigue. This is due to atrophy in the muscles, joints and ligaments as a result of a lack of activity.

To avoid injury again, follow the advice of Dr Steyn.

Comprehensive orthopaedic trauma capabilities of Dr Steyn

Dr Steyn is interested in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and has experience with deformity correction, extremity and pelvis reconstruction, bone transplantation, and bone transplantation.

The Doctor’s Suggestions

You may feel stiffness and muscle fatigue when you start the recovery. This is due to decreased activity, which causes atrophy in the muscles, joints, and ligaments. To reduce the chance of reinjury, make sure you follow all recommendations given by your doctors.