For patients in need of immediate treatment for traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic trauma surgeons and ER (emergency room) doctors can respond. These two types of medical experts share the same goal, which is to save the patient, but their skill set is very different. Let’s take a look at the fundamental differences between an orthopedic…
Orthopedic Trauma
The Different Kinds of Bone Fractures
Bones are an important part of your musculoskeletal system, providing everything from the shape and form of your body to the support and protection of your organs – as well as allowing movement. Although your bones may be strong and flexible, they are not invincible, so they can partially or completely break. The severity of…
Do I Need to Go to a Rheumatologist or an Orthopedist?
With so much overlap between medical disciplines and specializations, it is often difficult for an individual to discern which type of doctor to see for their problem. This is especially true for orthopedics and rheumatology, as both of these types of physicians treat joint pain. Orthopedists are surgeons who address bone and joint diseases and…
What Constitutes Orthopedic Trauma
Trauma is defined as injury caused by an external source, and can often be life threatening. In the field of orthopedic medicine, trauma or orthopedic trauma is categorized as a severe injury to the elements of the musculoskeletal system (muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, and soft tissue). These trauma injuries are often the result of a…