At Yashoda hospital, we offer emergency orthopaedic care and post-traumatic reconstructive surgery for patients injured in industrial accidents, motor vehicle collisions, and falls. Our Orthopaedic Specialty Group trauma team consists of highly skilled orthopaedic traumatologists, General Surgeons, Orthopaedicians, Plastic Surgeons, and Neurosurgeons who perform complex orthopaedic surgery.

Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive highest standards of treatment for all their conditions. Our staff provides compassionate care for the entire person — not just his or her injuries.

Why Choose Yashoda Hospital for Orthopaedic Trauma Care?

We are among the best for treating patients with major trauma caused by traumatic injuries, accidents, or falls. Our experts provide advanced treatment options to injured patients using a comprehensive approach supported by dedicated ICUs. Our hospital also provides reconstructive options for fractures that fail to heal correctly including non-union surgery and arthroplasty.

We provide the best possible definitive care for polytrauma because trauma surgeries are extremely complicated and cannot be carried out without the help and guidance of a trauma care expert. The hospital has ambulance services available 24/7 in order to reach patients living in far-flung areas.

The ambulance is well-equipped with all the necessary machines and equipment required to provide first aid to the patient until he reaches the hospital. Our specialized trauma care services include:

• Management of polytrauma with modern instrumentation
• Minimal access fixation of fractures using interlocking nails and locking plates
• Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
• Conventional and Illizarov External Fixators
• Bone Transport for gap non-union, Limb Lengthening

What Is Orthopaedic Trauma?

The word trauma refers to an injury that is caused by some external force. Orthopaedic Trauma is a term for various orthopaedic conditions that are developed due to chronic or traumatic injuries and require immediate medical help. An orthopaedic trauma injury is a result of a severe fall, a serious accident, or even a violent attack. Doctors offer surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic services for repairing your fractures and other trauma injuries. The main aim of the surgery is to avoid further damage to the affected area, possibly if the problem is left untreated.

What Are The Indicators For Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery?

Trauma care surgeries are performed in a variety of cases which include:

• Chronic injuries
• Joint damage suffered in an accident
• Bone fracture or dislocation
• Limb amputation
• Gunshot wounds

What Are The Conditions Treated Under Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery?

Some of the major conditions we treat under Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery include:

Fractures of the:

• Shoulder
• Wrist
• Elbow
• Hip socket
• Knee
• Hip
• Pelvis
• Ankle
• Foot
• Forearm
• Humerus
• Distal humerus
• Clavicle
• Distal radius
• Acetabulum
• Femur
• Femoral neck
• Patella
• Tibia shaft
• Tibia plateau
• Tibia pilon
• Talus
• Fracture infections
• Malunions
• Nonunions
• Stress Fractures

How Should You Prepare For The Surgery?

All the necessary steps and decisions are made by the doctors and surgeons, as the patient is not always in a condition to take any decision. The doctors perform all the necessary tests and screenings to devise out a proper medical protocol for the treatment. The doctors' primary focus is to stop the bleeding, after which they proceed with other treatment procedures. The consent is taken from a close family member to perform the surgery required during the treatment. It is also advisable to contact the bank blood, as traumatic injuries usually result in excessive blood loss, thus, giving rise to the need for blood transfusion. Contact your nearest trauma care unit immediately, and do not try to help the patient if you do not have appropriate medical knowledge.

What Are The Precautions You Should Take Before And After The Surgery?

The important precautionary measures one must consider before and after the surgery are:

After the surgery:

Avoid any movement of the affected area as this can give rise to complications

• Do not lift heavy objects
• Avoid excessive smoking
• Reduce the consumption of alcohol
• Follow all the guidelines provided by the doctor

Are There Any Complications Involved?

Since trauma care surgeries are quite complicated, therefore there are a large number of risks involved with them. The major risk factors include:

• Bleeding
• Scarring
• Nerve tissue damage
• Deformity
• Amputation
• Infection at the location of the incision
• Allergic reactions to anaesthesia

Anyone can fall into the traumatic situation; therefore, for better recovery, one must take proper care and follow the after surgery instructions provided by the concerned doctor.