Orthopaedic Trauma
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Abstract
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.
