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…
orthopedic trauma
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…
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…
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