Trauma and Fracture Care

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms after a traumatic incident, please seek medical attention immediately:

Bruising
Discolored skin around the area
Inability to apply pressure or weight
Inability to move the injured body part
Intense pain
Swelling

Orthopedic trauma is a subspecialty of orthopedics that covers acute bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries that follow a traumatic incident. Traumatic incidents can range from simple falls at home to more serious events such as car accidents.

After an accurate diagnosis, many fractures can be treated with casting or splinting. However, some fractures require complex surgery or targeted rehabilitation and can even be life-threatening.

Why Choose Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County for Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care?

After experiencing a fracture, you will often be admitted to an Urgent Care or Emergency Room. You can then request a specific surgeon, elect to be transferred or be discharged to follow up with a specialist of your choice.

Due to the dynamic nature of a fracture, traumatic injuries require prompt evaluation and treatment. It is important to receive appropriate care from the onset to achieve the best outcomes, as fractures become more difficult to fix later.

Trauma physicians at Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County are the recognized experts in the Hudson Valley for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients’ traumatic injuries. Our orthopedic surgeons have completed additional training to acquire the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to specifically treat traumatic injuries, leading to better patient outcomes. Our trauma physicians also have extensive experience in managing both simple and complex injuries.

Orthopedic Trauma Conditions That We Treat

Dislocations
Infected fractures
Joint (intra-articular) fractures
Limb deformities
Lower extremity fractures including ankle, femur, knee, talus, tibial, tibial plateau fractures
Malunions (Fractures that have healed incorrectly)
Nonunions (unhealed fractures)
Open fractures
Pelvic and acetabulum (hip socket) fractures
Post-traumatic reconstruction
Upper extremity fractures including clavicle, elbow, forearm, humerus, radius, shoulder and ulna fractures

Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care Treatments

We provide complete medical care for orthopedic trauma injuries from conservative treatments to surgical interventions. Depending on the nature of the fracture, non-surgical treatments may include:

Careful observation depending on the severity of the fracture
Medication to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling
Splinting or casting to secure the injured joint

Common Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Surgeries

If surgery is indicated, our surgeons utilize the latest surgical techniques which can include minimally invasive surgery or robotics. We strive to provide the highest level of trauma care to help restore your function, reduce discomfort, provide relief, and prevent further injuries. We perform:

Bone graft surgeries
Distal femoral osteotomy
Fracture fixation
Joint reconstruction
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
Tendon and ligament repairs

Dislocations
Infected fractures
Joint (intra-articular) fractures
Limb deformities
Lower extremity fractures including ankle, femur, knee, talus, tibial, tibial plateau fractures
Malunions (Fractures that have healed incorrectly)
Nonunions (unhealed fractures)
Open fractures
Pelvic and acetabulum (hip socket) fractures
Post-traumatic reconstruction
Upper extremity fractures including clavicle, elbow, forearm, humerus, radius, shoulder and ulna fractures

We provide complete medical care for orthopedic trauma injuries from conservative treatments to surgical interventions. Depending on the nature of the fracture, non-surgical treatments may include: