Vehicle accidents, major falls, and bad blows to the head can bring about a wide range of injuries and complications that can cause serious symptoms. They can even be life-threatening. Trauma medicine focuses on addressing pain and injury brought by these sudden instances. Immediate medical attention aims to minimize the extent of possible long-term complications….
Orthopedic Trauma
What Is the Difference Between Emergency Medicine and Trauma Medicine?
Emergency medicine and trauma medicine are usually lumped together because of their seemingly overlapping aspects. However, these two specialties are entirely different. The decision as to whether a patient should be placed in a trauma center or standard emergency room hinges on one’s prevailing situation and/or the evaluation of paramedics. Let’s delve into the distinctions…
What Is Considered Orthopedic Trauma Medicine?
Orthopedic trauma is a serious injury to any part of your musculoskeletal system following a traumatic incident involving a collision or crushing force. This is especially common among car accident victims, athletes, and patients who are weak or have brittle bones. Orthopedic trauma medicine is a subspecialty that deals with injuries of this nature. Orthopedic…
What Is a Trauma Doctor?
In the field of emergency medicine, the term trauma refers to a physical trauma experienced by the body. It is usually due to a severe and life-threatening injury after enduring a sudden impact. Traumatic injuries are extremely dangerous since the body can go into systemic shock. Moreover, vital organs can stop functioning. That is where…
What is Trauma Medicine?
Loosely defined, medical trauma occurs when an outside set of forces or influences results in pain, injury, serious illness, medical procedures, or surgery. Orthopedic trauma occurs when a part of the musculoskeletal system – the bones, joints, muscles, tendons and/or ligaments – experience a sudden accident or injury that requires immediate medical attention. Trauma medicine…