Strength Through Adversity: Orthopaedic Trauma Care at IBS Hospital

Orthopaedic Trauma encompasses a wide spectrum of injury types, each with distinct characteristics and implications.

These include:

Dislocations: Joints forcefully displaced from their normal positions, leading to instability, pain, and reduced mobility.

Multiple Fractures: Involving more than one fracture site within a bone, often requiringintricate treatment strategies to ensure proper healing.

Impingement: Structures within the musculoskeletal system coming into contact or friction, causing pain and restricted movement.

Sprains: Ligament injuries due to over- stretching, often resulting in pain, swelling, and instability.

Overuse Injuries: Gradual damage caused by repetitive strain, often affecting tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

Burst Fractures: Severe fractures with fragmented bone structures, potentially damaging surrounding tissues and nerves.

Compression Fractures: Bone collapse due to excessive pressure, commonly seen in conditions like osteoporosis.

Amputations: Surgical removal of a body part due to severe trauma, necessitating specialized care for both the injury and subsequent rehabilitation.

The manifestations of Orthopaedic Trauma differ based on the specific area and extent of damage. These may encompass:

• Intense pain
• Swelling and bruising
• Restricted mobility
• Bleeding
• Bones protruding
• Visible joint dislocation
• Pain and discomfort
• Inflammation and tenderness
• Unconsciousness

Orthopaedic Trauma, stemming from a range of incidents, showcases the vulnerability of our musculoskeletal system to various factors. These incidents include:

• Motor Vehicle Accidents: High-velocitycollisions can subject the body to immense force, leading to fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries.
• Impact Collisions: Whether during sports activities or other events, impacts with objects or surfaces can cause immediate trauma to bones, joints, and surrounding tissues.
• Acts of Physical Violence: Altercations and assaults can result in direct trauma to the musculoskeletal system, causing fractures, dislocations, and other injuries.
• Accidental Slips or Trips: Sudden falls due to slippery surfaces or unexpected obstacles can lead to fractures, particularly in areas such as wrists and hips.
• Falls from Elevated Surfaces: Falling from heights, such as ladders, stairs, or uneven terrain, can lead to complex fractures, joint injuries, and trauma to multiple body parts.
• Natural Disasters: Earthquakes and floods, by causing structural collapses and hazardous conditions, can lead to orthopaedic injuries ranging from fractures to crush injuries.

Orthopaedic Trauma risks can significantly escalate due to a range of factors that compromise safety and well-being. These factors include:

• Inadequate Illumination: Poor lighting conditions increase the likelihood of missteps and falls, leading to potential fractures and joint injuries.
• Home Hazards: Loose rugs and wires pose tripping hazards, posing a risk for fractures and musculoskeletal trauma within the familiar home environment.
• Slippery Surfaces: Walking on slippery surfaces, indoors or outdoors, raises the chances of falls resulting in fractures and joint dislocations.
• Lack of Protective Measures: Neglecting safety equipment like seat belts and helmetsheightens the vulnerability to traumatic injuries during vehicular accidents or high- impact incidents.
• Absence of Protective Gear: Failing to use appropriate protective gear during sports and activities exposes the musculoskeletal system to injuries, particularly fractures and ligament tears.
• Excessive Weight Lifting: Engaging in heavy lifting without proper techniques or precautions can lead to fractures, muscle strains, and other orthopaedic injuries.

IBS Hospital provides a wide spectrum of advanced Orthopaedic Trauma surgeries, tailored to address various injury scenarios. Our expert medical team specializes in the following procedures: Minimally Invasive Fracture Interventions:

Precise techniques for treating fractures with minimal tissue disruption, promoting faster healing and reduced recovery time.

• Reconstructive Surgery for Hip and Pelvis Trauma: Skilful interventions to restore function and stability in cases of hip and pelvic trauma, ensuring optimal recovery.
• Limb Lengthening Procedures: Innovative approaches to lengthen bones, correcting deformities and discrepancies, enhancing patients mobility and symmetry.
• Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Expertly conducted procedures to repair and restore damaged soft tissues, ensuring proper joint function and stability.
• Upper Extremity Reconstruction: Specialized surgeries to address trauma- related injuries in the upper limbs, restoring range of motion and strength.
• Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery: Complex interventions to treat pelvic and acetabular fractures, preserving joint function and structural integrity.
• Mal-union and Non-union Fractures Management: Tailored strategies to addressfractures that have improperly healed or not healed at all, restoring bone stability and function.