Orthopedic Traumatologists - Birmingham, AL

We found 5 orthopedic traumatologists in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Mark Alan Elkus MD

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Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

1400 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35218

Dr. Mark Elkus sees patients in Birmingham, AL. His medical specialties are orthopedic trauma and adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.
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Dr. Karen Hand MD

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Orthopedic Trauma

1201 S 11th Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205

Dr. Karen Hand graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.
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Dr. Clay Alexander Spitler

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Orthopedic Trauma

1813 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Dr. Clay Spitler attended Medical College of Georgia.
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Amir Herman M.D.

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Orthopedic Trauma

510 S 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233

Dr. Amir Herman is an orthopedic trauma specialist in Birmingham, AL. He is a graduate of Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Aaradhana Jivendra Jha MD

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Orthopedic Trauma

1802 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233

Dr. Aaradhana Jha is a specialist in orthopedic trauma. She works in Birmingham, AL.

What is Orthopedic Trauma?

Orthopedic trauma is a branch of orthopedic surgery that focuses on the care of seriously broken bones, especially following accidents. Although all orthopedic surgeons treat common fractures, some breaks are difficult to treat and require specialized care in order to heal properly. Some examples of the kinds of injuries that an orthopedic trauma specialist might handle include:

Multiple fractures or crushing injuries
Compound fractures, where a broken bone pierces the skin
Breaks in a joint, which can lead to arthritis
Hip and pelvic fractures
Infections in a broken bone
Nonunions, or breaks that won?t heal
Malunions, or breaks that are misaligned

Treatment provided by an orthopedic trauma specialist depends on the type and extent of the injury. In some cases it is sufficient to have a cast, brace, or other external way of supporting the broken bone while it heals. More significant injuries may require surgery to place structures such as pins, screws, and plates to stabilize the healing bone. In the most complex injuries, bone grafting or limb lengthening procedures may be used.

Orthopedic trauma specialists often work in hospitals, and they work closely with emergency professionals as well as reconstructive surgeons. In the case of a severe fracture or complications from a broken bone, orthopedic trauma specialists are the doctors that can get you moving again.

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Orthopedic Traumatologists - Birmingham, AL

We found 5 orthopedic traumatologists in Birmingham, AL.

Dr. Mark Alan Elkus MD

Dr. Karen Hand MD

Dr. Clay Alexander Spitler

Amir Herman M.D.

Dr. Aaradhana Jivendra Jha MD

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What is Orthopedic Trauma?