Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
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Upper and Lower Extremity Fracture Care
Upper and lower extremity fracture care is the treatment or medical care rendered to a patient with a diagnosis of an upper or lower extremity fracture.
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Complex Fractures
Complex fractures occur when bones break into several small pieces and the surrounding tissue is severely damaged. They are characterized by intense pain, trauma and possible displacement of bones and adjacent tissues.
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Hip Fracture
The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thighbone, and the “socket” is the cup-shaped acetabulum. The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.
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Musculoskeletal Infections
A musculoskeletal infection is the invasion of an individual’s muscles, bones, or joints by disease-causing organisms, their multiplication, and the reaction of the individual’s body tissues to these organisms and the toxins they produce.
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Injuries to Joints
The hip joint is one of the most important and flexible joints in the human body which allows us to walk, run, bend and perform physical activities.