Complex Fractures and Trauma Care

Complex Fractures and Trauma Care involves the diagnosis, surgical management, and rehabilitation of severe bone injuries caused by high-impact accidents, falls, or other traumatic events. Unlike simple fractures, complex fractures often involve multiple bone fragments, joint involvement, surrounding tissue damage, or open wounds, making their management highly challenging.
Effective trauma care requires a multidisciplinary approach involving orthopedic surgeons, trauma specialists, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation experts to ensure optimal recovery and restore mobility.
Types of Complex Fractures
- Comminuted Fracture – Bone breaks into multiple fragments
- Open (Compound) Fracture – Bone pierces through the skin, increasing infection risk
- Segmental Fracture – Bone breaks at two distinct levels
- Intra-Articular Fracture – Fracture extends into the joint surface
- Pathological Fracture – Caused by underlying conditions like osteoporosis or tumors
- Periprosthetic Fracture – Occurs around joint replacement implants