Trauma Care Unit

The Orthopaedic Trauma Care Unit at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital is a dedicated unit which is fully equipped to handle all types of traumatic injuries requiring immediate medical attention. Our multidisciplinary team of expert orthopaedicians, orthopaedic surgeons, traumatologists, physiotherapists offers a comprehensive treatment plan to treat most of the complex cases of orthopaedic trauma injuries requiring immediate medical attention, which if left untreated and can lead to permanent damage.

The hospital is in close vicinity to the Express highways Railway station, Airport, industrial & commercial centres. We are a dedicated optimal orthopaedic trauma care unit that strives to provide valued and trusted health services to meet the unique needs of our patients. Our orthopaedic practices are home to several recognised doctors specialised in tailoring treatment plans that offer relief from discomfort. We stand for improving the quality of life for every one of our patients. Our team coordinate the multiple aspects of treatment, including physiotherapy and follow-up care.

We are at the forefront of the latest advances in our field and provide the best possible definitive care 24X7 and 365 days a year for polytrauma injury, multiple fractures of bones, and other emergency conditions. We also have a dedicated ICU which is manned by a team of doctors trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

What is Orthopaedic Trauma?

Orthopaedic trauma is a branch of orthopaedic surgery that is intended to treat various orthopaedic conditions which are related to bones, joints, and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) of the entire body following trauma and demand immediate medical help. The aim of this specialisation in orthopaedics is to restore the anatomic alignment of joint surfaces and fractured bones. Most of the traumatic injuries are acute, and few are chronic. We offer comprehensive treatment services for recovery of the injured body parts and help a patient return to normal body functioning at the earliest.

What are the Sign/Symptoms for Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery?

Trauma care surgeries are performed in a variety of cases which include:

Polytrauma– Multiple fractures with multiple organ involvement.
Bone fracture or dislocation because of the accident, causing polytrauma (multiple fractures)
Road traffic accidents
Accidental joint damage
Limb amputation
Osteoporotic fracture in elderly patients
Gunshot wounds
Chronic injuries

What are the steps required for Preparation of the Surgery?

Orthopaedic trauma care covers the spectrum of injuries that range from simple isolated fractures to severe life-threatening accidents with multiple broken bones. Thus it is an emergency condition and all the necessary decisions are taken by doctors and surgeons if a patient is not in a condition to take any decision.

All the necessary screening, tests and treatment protocol is performed by our doctors in an emergency, with a primary focus on stopping the bleeding and providing necessary first aid. If planned surgery is to be done, then the consent is taken from the next of kin/family member /accompanying person (s) of an unconscious patient.

What are the precautions one must take Before and After the Surgery?

Since most cases in trauma centre are the result of an emergency, therefore, there are only, after surgery precautions that one must take to avoid post-surgery complications.

After surgery precautions:
Follow the doctor's instructions in detail
Proper guidance Rehab program.
Do not lift heavy objects or do unnecessary physical exercises
Take the prescribed medicines on time
Avoid excessive smoking and reduce alcohol consumption

Are there any Risk Factors Involved?

Since trauma care surgeries are quite complicated, therefore there are a large number of risks involved with them. The major risk factors include:

Bleeding in multiple fractures
Deformity (Morbidity)
The difference in the length of limbs – depending on the nature of injuries
Nerve tissue damage
Scarring
Amputation
Allergic reactions to anaesthesia

Find Complete Relief from Nanavati Max Experts

If you think you are facing similar conditions, or have suffered from them in the past, please contact the Nanavati Max team to schedule an appointment at : +91 22 2626 7500

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