Trauma & Fracture Care
Emergency and planned orthopaedic care for fractures, dislocations and traumatic injuries, aimed at restoring bone alignment, stability and function as quickly and safely as possible.
Who Needs It
Anyone who has suffered a broken bone, joint dislocation or traumatic injury from a fall, accident or sports activity, ranging from minor fractures that can be managed conservatively to complex, multi-bone trauma requiring urgent surgical fixation.
How It's Performed
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. Simple fractures may be treated with casting or splinting to allow natural healing, while more complex or displaced fractures often require surgery to realign the bone and fix it in place using plates, screws, rods or external fixators.
Preparing for Treatment
In an emergency, treatment begins immediately with pain relief, imaging such as X-rays or a CT scan, and stabilisation of the injury. For planned procedures, patients are assessed and counselled on the surgical plan and expected recovery before admission.
Benefits
Prompt, well-aligned fracture treatment reduces pain, restores mobility, lowers the risk of long-term deformity or joint stiffness, and helps patients return to their normal activities as quickly as safely possible.
Risks & Complications
As with any injury or surgery, trauma care carries some risk, including infection, delayed or incomplete healing, stiffness in nearby joints, or the need for further surgery in complex cases. Your treating team will explain the risks specific to your injury.
Life After Treatment
Most patients regain good function of the injured limb or joint, with recovery time depending on the severity of the injury, the treatment method used, and how closely rehabilitation guidance is followed.
Price Range
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Recovery Timeline
The injury is stabilised with a cast, splint or surgical fixation, and pain is managed while initial swelling and inflammation settle.
The fracture continues to heal under regular review, with controlled movement or physiotherapy introduced as advised to prevent stiffness in nearby joints.
As the bone consolidates, strengthening exercises and a gradual return to normal activity, sport or work follow, with timelines varying based on the specific fracture and treatment.