What is Traumatology?
Traumatology is the medical field that examines injuries caused by accidents or violence through the musculoskeletal system. The skeletal system and muscles responsible for movement (locomotor system) fall within the domain of orthopedics and traumatology. Trauma is defined as the damage to living tissues caused by external mechanical effects and is classified based on exposure duration and frequency. Acute traumas refer to short-term, newly developed damages, while chronic traumas are damages caused by long-term stress. Complex traumas occur as a result of multiple traumas and injuries.
Bone Fracture Treatment
Fracture treatment varies based on the location and the patient's age. Bandaging, casting, and sling methods stabilize and fuse non-surgical fractures. Fractures that cannot be corrected with conservative treatment are surgically operated on by orthopedic and traumatology specialists. Bones are returned to their original position using implants such as screws or wires, and damaged tissues are repaired during surgery. Untreated or improperly healed fractures can hinder effective movement over time. Malunioned fractures are also surgically corrected to achieve proper alignment.
Joint Dislocations
Dislocation treatment involves addressing the loss of joint integrity where the bones forming the joint are separated due to trauma. When dislocations cannot be reduced by closed methods, surgical intervention may be required. The treatment aims to reposition and stabilize the joint correctly.
What is Malunion?
Malunion occurs when a fractured bone heals in an undesired position, leading to functional impairment. This condition can arise from neglected cases or unexpected displacement during conservative treatment. When a bone heals incorrectly, joint mobility and function can be adversely affected.
Comprehensive Emergency and Elective Orthopedic Traumatology in Istanbul
The traumatology unit at İSOM Orthopedic Clinic provides 24/7 specialized surgical care for high-energy skeletal injuries, complex intra-articular fractures, poly-trauma, and severe soft tissue trauma. Guided by AO/ASIF surgical principles, our traumatologists prioritize anatomic articular reduction, stable internal fixation, and preservation of periosteal blood supply.
Surgical interventions utilize modern titanium locking compression plates (LCP), intramedullary nailing systems with multi-planar distal locking capabilities, and minimal-invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis (MIPO) techniques to accelerate bone healing and minimize surgical wound complications.
- Articular Fracture Reconstruction: Meticulous anatomic restoration of knee, ankle, hip, wrist, and elbow joint surfaces.
- Intramedullary Nailing: Rigid axial fixation of femoral, tibial, and humeral shaft fractures allowing early post-operative limb loading.
- Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis: Submuscular bridge plating that avoids extensive soft-tissue stripping and preserves fracture hematoma.
- Damage Control Orthopedics: Rapid temporary external fixation in unstable poly-trauma patients prior to definitive anatomical repair.
Treatment of Nonunion, Malunion, and Post-Traumatic Joint Deformities
In addition to acute fractures, İSOM specializes in secondary reconstruction of nonunion (unhealed fractures), malunion (improperly aligned bone healing), and post-traumatic joint contractures. Treatment strategies incorporate autologous cancellous bone grafting, localized biological growth factors, and corrective osteotomies using 3D surgical planning.
Dedicated post-trauma physical therapy protocols work synchronously with surgical fixation to prevent reflex sympathetic dystrophy (CRPS), muscle atrophy, and joint stiffness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orthopedic Traumatology in Istanbul
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