Learn More about Orthopedic Trauma
Orthopedic trauma refers to any serious injury of the skeletal or muscular system caused by an external force, such as a fall or a car accident. While this type of injury is not always life-threatening, it can be life-changing, which is why it’s crucial to seek medical attention right away.
What is Orthopedic Trauma?
Ortho House offers multiple solutions for treatment of trauma – in all of its different types. Trauma is any severe injury to the bones, joints, and/or soft tissue that is caused by an external source. These injuries are often triggered by 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 stress fractures (small cracks in the lower leg).
The definition of orthopedic 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 orthopedic injuries, the goal of surgeons and Ortho House is the same – to restore maximum function of the injured body part as quickly and effectively as possible.
Common Causes of Orthopedic Trauma
As Ortho House previously mentioned, trauma injuries can be caused by:
- Falling
- Being involved in a moving vehicle’s accident (car or motorcycle)
- Physical violence
- Being injured while playing a sport (basketball and football have the highest number of orthopedic injuries)
- Natural disasters
Ortho House’s Trauma Care
Ortho House’s orthopedic trauma care covers a wide spectrum of injuries – from simple fractures to severe life-threatening accidents with multiple broken bones. While many fractures and injuries can be treated by general orthopedic surgeons, some can benefit from fracture specialists – all using Ortho House’s products.
More significant injuries with multiple broken bones, compound fractures and joint fractures, are more difficult to treat, and will benefit the most from receiving specialized care. At Ortho House, we have the unique expertise and products to assist surgeons to treat these traumatic orthopedic injuries.
Common Trauma Injuries Treated by Ortho House Products & Services
Ortho House products are a pillar in orthopedic trauma response. Among these trauma injuries:
- Fractures (Joints and bones) in nearly any bone in the human body.
- Fragility fractures from osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease
- Dislocations
- Amputations
Nonunion and malunion (problems with healing and healing with poor alignment)
Let’s get into the details of some of the common acute orthopedic injuries that OrthoHouse products help treat:
- Sprained ankle:
It often occurs while playing sports or engaging in high-impact activities or activities that involve a lot of quick twists, turns, or pivots.
- ACL tear:
It comprises of tearing the anterior cruciate ligament, which is the ligament that runs diagonally through the middle of the knee. This injury often occurs during activities that involve quick stops and starts or turns.
- Meniscus tear:
The meniscus helps the knee turn and carry weight. This type of injury is commonly seen in professional athletes, and elderly people are also susceptible to this injury.
- Plantar fasciitis:
It is the most common cause of heel pain. It is triggered by recurrently straining the plantar fascia (the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes and supports the foot arch).
- Labral tear (shoulder dislocation):
This is usually an easy injury to identify because it causes severe pain and makes the shoulder or arm look out of place. Accidents, sports such as rugby, and falls can all be reasons for shoulder dislocation.
- Rotator cuff tear:
They may be acute, caused by shoulder injury, or chronic, due to degeneration of the shoulder tendon over time. Repetitive rotations of the shoulder in a short period of time can also strain the shoulder ligaments and lead to a rotator cuff tear.
- Tennis elbow:
It is also known as golfer’s elbow. An injury that happens a result of overuse of the muscles in the arm, forearm. This condition causes pain in the elbow.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome:
It results from a strained nerve in the wrist. Several health conditions that can lead to this condition, including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, wrist injuries, and more.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome:
It results from a strained nerve in the wrist. Several health conditions that can lead to this condition, including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, wrist injuries, and more.
- Distal radius fracture (wrist fracture):
Wrist fractures every so often happen after a fall on a spread-out hand. Treatment choices include immobilizing the wrist with a cast or, in some more serious cases, surgery.
- Stress fracture:
This is an injury that results from overusing a muscle or bone. When the muscles and bones are subjected to the same types of impact repeatedly and the muscles become weak, the bones tolerate the impact more, they can eventually crack or fracture.
- Compression fracture:
This type of trauma injury includes tiny cracks in the bone that can lead to bone collapse. They are seen more in the bones that support the spinal cord. Generally, the chief cause of compression fractures is osteoporosis.
Ortho House’s Solutions for Orthopedic Trauma
Since its foundation, Ortho House has been committed to delivering the highest quality of orthopedic care equipment. We work closely with orthopedic healthcare professionals and patients to bring in the international standards of orthopedic care in Egypt and the region.
Common procedures performed by Ortho House orthopedic trauma experts include the following:
- Minimally invasive surgery for broken bones
- Limb lengthening
- Surgery on the pelvis and acetabulum (hip)
- Bone transplantation
- Joint transplantation
- Bone grafts
- Treatment of nonunion fractures
- Soft tissue reconstruction
- Osteomyelitis treatment
Ortho House services and techniques are there to assist the surgeon recommending the best treatment option for their patients. Ortho House supports surgeons in their decision-making process; as they perform X-rays or other imaging to get a complete picture of the problem. This helps guide the surgeon in planning a holistic treatment journey for their patient.
With Ortho House’s world class products and techniques, we plan to continue improving the field of trauma care.
