Orthopedic trauma broad term describing all kinds of injuries affecting bones

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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. It is considered as a sub-specialty of orthopaedic surgery and is focused on treating fractured bones and making sure the injured part of the body regains its original strength and maximum function it used to have prior to the injury.

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

Some people also have a greater propensity to broken bones after a fall or accident. For example, a person suffering from osteoporosis, a condition wherein the person’s bones are weak and fragile, can easily break a bone even with a minor fall or slip. Some people may also suffer from conditions that affect their eyesight or their balance, causing them to fall more frequently and raising their risk of injury.

Additionally, bones do not always break the same way. The break can occur in a straight line, diagonally, or in a spiral manner. Bones can also break into several pieces and, in open fractures, they may stick out of the skin.