The orthopedic trauma surgeons and doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian are experts in treating a full range of musculoskeletal injuries. With offices conveniently located throughout the New York metropolitan area, you can be assured that your trauma injury will receive top-notch treatment from our dedicated healthcare professionals.
Our orthopedic trauma service provides individualized treatment, including operative procedures and nonoperative care. Our state-of-the-art facility also allows us to perform research studies to optimize outcomes for injured patients.
What is Orthopedic Trauma?
What is Orthopedic Trauma?Orthopedic trauma is an injury to the musculoskeletal system from a source outside the body, such as a serious car accident or fall. Contacting an orthopedic trauma specialist early on is important, as these types of injuries may require extended physical therapy to achieve a speedy, full recovery.
Orthopedic trauma can occur from playing sports such as football, soccer, basketball, baseball, or any activity that might sustain hard blows to the body. Even overuse, such as long-distance running and weightlifting, can cause hairline or stress fractures.
Common Orthopedic Trauma Conditions We Treat
Conditions We TreatThe orthopedic trauma physicians at NewYork-Presbyterian specialize in the care of traumatic injuries and fracture care, including:
- Complex fractures or dislocations
- Fractures to the upper body (shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand)
- Fractures to the lower body (hip, thigh, knee, ankle, and foot)
- Pelvic, acetabular, and femoral neck fractures
- Nonunion
- Bone infections
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Us?A Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Our orthopedic trauma care team works with other medical professionals and treatment programs to comprise our patients’ most comprehensive care plan. Our advanced medical technology allows us to achieve the highest quality imaging to diagnose and treat orthopedic trauma injuries quickly.
In addition, our sports medicine specialists and physical therapists are consistently updating their knowledge of current orthopedic breakthroughs and advances in rehabilitation after trauma care.
Personalized Trauma Care
The expert orthopedic physicians at NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia Orthopedics focus on both the physical and psychological effects of trauma on patients—we understand that traumatic injuries require more than just a needle in the arm.
We offer comprehensive orthopedic trauma services for all musculoskeletal injuries, including those that need immediate surgery. NewYork-Presbyterian physicians and surgeons are on hand to provide emergency care for your orthopedic injury.
Our Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU) are prepared 24 hours a day to treat patients suffering from trauma. With X-ray imaging, MRI, and CAT scan available on the premises, doctors have the most up-to-date information on a patient’s condition. Patients referred to our Columbia Orthopedics trauma team will find locations nearby and specialists to treat their specific orthopedic condition. Contact us today to learn more.