Trauma/Complex Fractures
When a severe musculoskeletal injury occurs as a result of a road traffic accident, job or sports accident, fall, or other reason, our team can quickly diagnose and surgically treat complex fractures, helping address pain and prevent possible additional issues.
The surgical intervention of complex fractures of the neck, spine, hip, leg, knee, shoulder, and pelvic bones. The surgeon offers patients with multiple traumatic injuries advanced expertise in life- and limb-threatening situations.
Complex Fractures
Complex fractures mean breaks are more severe than a simple broken bone. Fractures are considered to be complex when:
- A bone or bones are broken into pieces, or more than one fracture occurs to a bone
- Surrounding soft tissue is severely damaged
- Bone loss
- Severe cartilage injury at a joint
- Dislocation of joint
Treatment Options
Surgical options are available to stabilize complex fractures and help bones heal. To prevent additional issues, these fractures need to be addressed quickly