Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery

This specialty covers the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of problems of the joints, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. It also covers treatment of trauma injuries such as those acquired following a fall or other accident, including fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries.

Trauma surgery covers 'impact' injuries including fractures and dislocations as well as soft tissue injuries. Trauma surgeons will tend to cover musculoskeletal injuries to the whole body excluding injuries to the head, chest, abdomen or blood vessels.

The spectrum of cases treated ranges from patients with a single fracture to those suffering from multiple, life-threatening musculoskeletal injuries. Due to the nature of trauma cases, our orthopaedists share strong working relationships with the departments of Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Vascular Surgery. State-of-the-art techniques are used in the treatment of associated injuries to nerves and blood vessels and incidents involving soft tissue loss. Additionally, significant attention is given to comprehensive evaluation and care of geriatric patients with hip fractures, as well as coordinated care of patients with all types of fractures. Late reconstructive procedures are commonly performed on such conditions as nonunions, malunions, and osteomyelitis.

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery" is a rich source of instruction and information for physicians in clinical practice and research in the extensive field of orthopaedics and traumatology. The journal publishes papers that deal with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system from all fields and aspects of medicine. The journal is particularly interested in papers that satisfy the information needs of orthopaedic clinicians and practitioners. The journal places special emphasis on clinical relevance.

"Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery" is the official journal of the German Speaking Arthroscopy Association (AGA).