Traumatic Injury and Fracture Services
When a traumatic injury occurs, there’s no time to spare. That’s why it’s good to know that UPMC has a team of orthopaedic surgeons who have seen it all before — from simple breaks to complex injuries.
Our surgeons are experts in acting fast in sudden and unexpected emergencies. They use innovative techniques — including minimally invasive treatment techniques and computer-navigated tools — to treat:
- Acute musculoskeletal injuries
- Post-traumatic conditions
- Fractures
- Dislocations of both lower and upper extremities
- Injuries to the pelvis and hip socket
- Fractures that didn't heal (nonunion) and bones that haven’t healed properly (malunion)
This comprehensive service also offers joint replacement surgery for acute and post-traumatic arthritic conditions.
Our orthopaedic trauma team works closely with other subspecialists to provide our patients with complete care. Subspecialists include:
- General trauma surgeons
- Plastic surgeons
- Internal medicine specialists
- Physical therapists
And, with a wealth of the latest clinical research at their hands, they can choose some of the best treatments available.