Traumatology
Traumatology deals with the treatment of pathologies of the bone and joint systems. A traumatologist uses a wide range of diagnostic methods in the course of his work, which aim to pinpoint the location of the bone damage and help him choose the most appropriate treatment method.
Among the most common surgical treatment methods used by the traumatologist concerned the following practices can be found:
- Osteotomy (performing an artificial fracture or opening of the bone tissue to correct the deformation or improve its functionality);
- Metal osteosynthesis of fractures (the use of a variety of metal structures, matching and fixing bone fragments);
- Endoprosthetics (removal of an affected joint and its replacement with a metal prosthesis);
- Arthroscopy (a minimally invasive method of intervention that involves penetrating into the joint cavity to study its function and make further treatment).
The most traditional method of treating trauma pathologies involves the use of a variety of immobilisation bandages. These are usually made of plaster and are not applied until the broken bone has been repositioned (restored to its normal position).
General signs of injury
- 1 Swelling
- 2 Restriction of movement in the area of the injury
- 3 Local temperature increasment
