What is Trauma?
Trauma refers to a serious injury or damage caused to the body by an external force. This could result from accidents, falls, sports injuries, violence, or other sudden impacts. Trauma can affect bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues — and in severe cases, it can lead to fractures, dislocations, or internal organ damage that may require surgical treatment.
Why is it Done?
Surgery for trauma is done when:
- Bones are broken (fractures) and need repair or fixation.
- Joints are dislocated and need to be stabilized.
- Soft tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon) is severely damaged.
- There's internal bleeding or organ damage.
- The injury cannot heal properly with non-surgical treatment like splints or physiotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trauma is a physical injury caused by an external force such as accidents, falls, sports injuries, or violence. It can affect bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, or internal organs.
Trauma is serious when it involves:
- Broken bones (fractures)
- Joint dislocations
- Severe bleeding or swelling
- Head, chest, or abdominal injuries
- Difficulty moving the injured part or extreme pain
- Fractures (broken bones)
- Dislocations (joints forced out of place)
- Soft tissue injuries (damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons)
- Head or spinal injuries
- Internal injuries (damage to organs)
- Physical examination
- X-rays or CT scans
- MRI (if soft tissue or ligament injuries are suspected)
- Blood tests (in cases of severe injury or internal bleeding)