Orthopedic Trauma
Recover stronger & faster.
Expert orthopedic trauma care at St. Luke’s.
Common orthopedic trauma injuries we treat
Our orthopedic trauma specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of injuries, including:
- Fractures (simple & complex): Broken bones requiring stabilization & healing
- Non-healing fractures (nonunion & malunion): Bones that fail to heal correctly
- Dislocations & joint injuries: Shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee dislocations
- Pelvic & acetabular fractures: Severe hip injuries requiring specialized care
- Soft tissue injuries: Torn ligaments, tendons, and muscle damage
- Geriatric fractures (osteoporotic fractures): Bone breaks due to aging & osteoporosis
When should you see an orthopedic trauma specialist?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention immediately:
- Severe pain & swelling in a joint or limb after an injury
- Visible bone deformity or unnatural limb positioning
- Inability to bear weight on an injured leg or foot
- Numbness, tingling, or loss of movement in the affected area
- A fracture that isn’t healing properly or is causing ongoing pain
Non-surgical trauma treatments & rehabilitation
Many trauma-related injuries can be treated without surgery. Our specialists offer:
- Bracing & casting: Supports healing for fractures & ligament injuries
- Physical therapy & strength training: Restores mobility & prevents re-injury
- Cortisone & PRP injections: Reduces inflammation & promotes healing
- Osteoporosis management: Prevents future fractures in aging patients
Advanced trauma surgery options
If non-surgical treatments aren’t effective, our expert orthopedic surgeons perform minimally invasive & reconstructive procedures, including:
- Open reduction & internal fixation (ORIF): Stabilizing fractures with plates & screws
- External fixation: Temporary stabilizers for severe fractures
- Total joint reconstruction: Restores mobility after trauma-related joint damage
- Bone grafting & fracture repair: Helps correct non-healing fractures
- Limb lengthening & deformity correction: Corrects malunion or short bone healing
Orthopedic trauma frequently asked questions
Treatment depends on fracture severity. Some fractures heal with casting & bracing, while others requires surgical stabilization.
Most fractures heal within 6-12 weeks, though complex injuries may require longer rehabilitation.
Many fractures heal naturally with immobilization, but some require surgical intervention for proper alignment.
Pain that persists for months, swelling, or instability in the bone may indicate a nonunion fracture, requiring specialized care.
