Orthopaedic Trauma Care

Best Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Hospital in Delhi

The Orthopaedic Trauma Care Unit at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital provides services for the emergency and trauma cases that require immediate medical intervention. The unit has a dedicated team of General Surgeons, Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgeons and Neurosurgeons who deliver optimal Orthopaedic Trauma Care to injured patients using a comprehensive approach supported with dedicated ICUs. The hospital has high-end ambulance services available 24/7 in order to reach patients on time and to administer necessary medical services. The ambulance is well-equipped with all the necessary machines and equipment required to provide first aid to the patient until it reaches the hospital. The specialised trauma care services at the Unit are:

Management of polytrauma with modern instrumentation
Minimal access fixation of fractures using interlocking nails and locking plates
Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
Conventional and Ilizarov External Fixators
Bone Transport for gap non-union, Limb Lengthening

What Is Orthopaedic Trauma?

The word trauma refers to an injury that is caused by some external force. Orthopaedic Trauma is a term for various orthopaedic conditions which are developed due to chronic or traumatic injuries and require immediate medical help. An orthopaedic trauma injury is a result of a severe fall, a serious accident, or even a violent attack. Doctors offer surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic services for repairing fractures and other trauma injuries. The main aim of the surgery is to avoid any further damage to the affected area which is possible if the problem is left untreated.

What Are The Indicators For Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery?

Trauma care surgeries are performed in a variety of cases such as:

Chronic injuries
Joint damage suffered in an accident
Bone fracture or dislocation
Limb amputation
Gunshot wounds

What Are The Conditions Treated Under Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery?

Some of the major conditions we treat under Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery are:

Fractures of the:
1. Shoulder
2. Wrist
3. Elbow
4. Hip socket
5. Knee
6. Hip
7. Pelvis
8. Ankle
9. Foot
10. Forearm
11. Humerus
12. Distal humerus
13. Clavicle
14. Distal radius
15. Acetabulum
16. Femur
17. Femoral neck
18. Patella
19. Tibia shaft
20. Tibia plateau
21. Tibia pilon
22. Talus
Fracture infections
Malunions
Nonunions
Stress Fractures

What Are The Steps Required For The Preparation Of The Surgery?

The doctors perform all the necessary tests and screenings as per the medical protocol and then devise the plan of treatment. The primary focus of the doctors is to stop the bleeding, after which they proceed with other treatment procedures. The consent to perform the surgery during the treatment is taken from a close family member. It is also advisable to contact the blood bank, as traumatic injuries usually result in excessive blood loss, thus, giving rise to the need for blood transfusion. In an emergency, contact the nearest Trauma Care Unit immediately.

What Are The Precautions One Must Take Before And After The Surgery?

The important precautionary measures one must consider before and after the surgery are:

After the surgery:

Avoid any kind of movement of the affected area as this can give rise to complications
Do not lift heavy objects
Avoid excessive smoking
Reduce the consumption of alcohol
Follow all the guidelines provided by the doctor