Trauma is a severe injury to part of the musculoskeletal system, and often the result of a sudden accident requiring immediate medical attention. While not all orthopedic trauma is life-threatening, it is always life altering.
These physicians are unique in that they specialize in complex injuries to bones, joints and soft tissues (like muscles, tendons and ligaments) throughout the entire body. Many orthopedic specialists focus on just one body part. Others may provide more general care but won’t treat more acute fractures, which are generally more difficult and complicated to repair.
Orthopedic trauma physicians receive training in the field of orthopedic surgery with a special focus on the treatment of fractured bones and joint realignment. They frequently deal with the most complex patients with multiple broken bones, compound fractures and fractures near a joint and the following:
Dr. Nielsen’s practice focuses predominantly on trauma surgery, as well as some general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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