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After you experience a fall, car accident or violent injury, orthopedic surgeons may treat your broken bone or injured joint at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø HealthCare. These specialists are ready in an hour or less to respond to sudden, serious orthopedic injuries at these trauma centers:

• ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Children’s Hospital of Illinois

You can’t anticipate when a traumatic injury will happen. So, orthopedic surgeons at these trauma centers are available 24 hours a day.

Responding to Traumatic Bone & Joint Injuries

Not all traumatic injuries affect bones or joints. But if you experience orthopedic trauma, your care may include:

1. Diagnosis – Imaging scans and physical exams will help us learn the type and severity of your injury.
2. Stabilization – You may receive a splint, brace or cast to wear to support the injured area and prevent more damage.
3. Surgery – If necessary, an orthopedic surgeon will repair your fracture, dislocation, torn ligament or other musculoskeletal injury.
4. Critical care – You may need intensive care if you have more than one severe injury, a hip fracture or a fracture that breaks through the skin.
5. Rehabilitation – Physical therapy, hand therapy or another type of rehabilitation will help you safely start using the injured area again.
6. Follow-up care – Your surgeon’s office or primary care doctor will check on you regularly to make sure your injury heals well.

Call 9-1-1

Call 9-1-1 if you or someone else experiences a sudden, severe injury.