Trauma and Fracture Treatment

Trauma and Fracture Treatment

Have you suffered an accident or a fall? A trauma is a physical injury caused by an external force that overwhelms the body’s ability to protect itself. Common causes include road traffic accidents, falls, sports injuries, workplace incidents, and domestic accidents. Trauma can affect your bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and internal organs. When bones are involved, trauma often results in fractures and requires prompt medical attention and care.

Understanding Fractures

A fracture occurs when a bone breaks partially or completely due to excessive force. Fractures are extremely common and can occur at any age, from children with flexible bones to older adults with reduced bone density. Fractures are usually painful, associated with swelling, and can limit the movements of the affected limb. Proper alignment and healing of the bone are critical to regaining strength and normal use.

Fracture treatment depends on the type, location, and severity of the broken bone. Simple fractures, where the bone remains well aligned, can often heal with rest, splints, or casts that keep the bone stable during healing. More complex fractures may need the bone to be gently realigned, a process called reduction. When the fracture is unstable, displaced, or involves a joint, surgery may be required to hold the bone in the correct position using plates, screws, rods, or pins. The main aim of fracture treatment is to relieve pain, restore normal bone alignment, and support safe, complete healing. Consult experienced trauma and fracture surgeons at UMC Hospitals for precision-based care.

Immediate medical evaluation is required if you notice the following symptoms:

  • Pain after a physical injury
  • Swelling or bruising around the limb or joint
  • Visible deformity or an abnormal bump
  • Limited or impossible movement of affected limbs
  • Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation

Seek early and urgent care with experienced doctors for fracture treatment in Navi Mumbai to identify the type and severity of the injury.

Fractures vary depending on the nature of the injury:

  • Greenstick Fractures – Partial breaks, common in children
  • Transverse fractures -These involve a straight break across the bone
  • Spiral fractures - Twisting injuries that result in a spiral fracture
  • Oblique fractures - Diagonal breaks
  • Hairline fractures – This refers to minute fractures that are not easily visible
  • Comminuted fractures - The bone may shatter into pieces
  • Compression fractures – Crushed bone, often seen in the spine
  • Segmental fractures – Breaks at two points along a single bone

Trauma-related fractures are common and can be treated easily. Timely medical attention, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate surgical care from the best orthopaedic surgeons in Navi Mumbai at UMC Hospitals play a vital role in ensuring proper bone healing and long-term mobility. So, in case you or any member of your family gets into some sort of life-threatening injury, reaching out to an orthopedic specialist can do wonders.