Orthopedic trauma is a broad term describing all kinds of injuries affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments in any part of the body that are caused by trauma. The term is wide-ranging and may refer to minor fractures or severely broken bones with a direct threat to the patient's life.

The therapeutic area of orthopedics and traumatology takes care of the full spectrum of cases ranging from patients with a single fracture to those suffering from multiple, life-threatening musculoskeletal injuries. The spectrum of treatments is large, including for example hip and knee replacement for both traumatic injuries and degenerative arthrosis, surgical approaches to herniated disks, scoliosis and all kinds of bone fractures.

Cause of Condition

The many different types of orthopedic trauma are classified based on the affected body part.

• Upper extremity injury, which includes a broken arm or wrist, collarbone, or ribs
• Lower extremity injury, which includes a broken ankle, hip, or legs
• Soft tissue injury, which affects the muscles, tendon, and ligaments

The most common causes of traumatic injuries are:

• Falls
• Twisting the ankle
• Sporting accidents
• Other types of accident
• Severe coughing
• Blows to specific parts of the body

Orthopedic trauma is more common among adults aged 65 years or older, but it can affect people of all ages, including children.

Journal of orthopedic and trauma is international, open access, peer-reviewed, a scientific journal for publishing articles related to arthritic conditions.

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