Common Causes of Orthopaedic Trauma

Most often, traumatic orthopaedic injuries are caused by:

 

Falling

Being involved in a car or motorcycle accident

Physical violence

Being injured while playing a sport (basketball and football have the highest number of orthopaedic injuries)

Natural disasters

 

Orthopaedic trauma is any severe injury to the bones, joints, and/or soft tissue that is caused by an external source. These injuries are often the result of a sudden incident, such as a car accident or fall, but not always. Trauma can also be caused by overuse – for example, running long distances is a common cause of tibial stress fractures, small hairline cracks in the lower leg.

 

The definition of orthopaedic trauma is broad because it encompasses a spectrum of injuries, from simple hairline fractures to life-threatening accidents. While there are many different types of traumatic orthopaedic injuries, the goal of surgeons who specialize in this area is the same – to restore the function of the injured body part(s) as quickly and effectively as possible.

When to See an Orthopaedic Trauma Specialist

Sometimes, orthopaedic trauma is immediately obvious. Life-threatening injuries, such as protruding bones, require an immediate trip to the emergency room where an orthopaedic surgeon will get to work right away.

 

Other times, orthopaedic trauma is not life-threatening, but still requires specialized care. Some of the most common injuries that are most effectively treated by an orthopaedic trauma specialist are:

 

Closed fractures (Broken bone that doesn’t break the skin)

Open fractures (Broken bone that does break the skin)

Stress fractures (Small, hairline crack in the bone caused by overuse)

Dislocation (A joint forced out of position)

Overuse injuries

While your primary care doctor or local urgent care clinic may be able to treat some of these injuries, it’s a good idea to see an expert. Orthopaedic surgeons have advanced knowledge of the musculoskeletal system – some specialize even further, focusing on only one area of the body, such as the knees, hands, or feet.

 

Fortunately, you don’t need to worry about going to the wrong doctor – your primary or urgent care doctor will refer you to an orthopaedic specialist if need be.

 

 

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