TRAUMATOLOGY

The traumatology is the medical speciality that provides timely treatment, care, study and rehabilitation of the limbs, spine and associated structures to patients with congenital diseases, as well as any type of traumatic and non-traumatic injuries of the locomotor system. 

When a patient suffers an injury caused by an external agent, must be evaluated and assessed to determine its seriousness. This procedure is mainly performed by a general practitioner who, after evaluation, will refer or not to a specialist in traumatology in Calahonda for further study.

In the case of a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon, the patient will undergo examinations and evaluations The respective medical techniques to determine the extent of the injury in order to determine the type of medical action or technique to be used in order to achieve an improvement or rehabilitation of the affected area.

Through these diagnoses and evaluations, the expert will be able to traumatology Calahonda who will determine the best options for treatment and rehabilitation for a speedy and successful recovery. 

It is often thought that an orthopaedic surgeon is only trained to treat bruises or sprains. However, the speciality goes beyond that. There are various conditions for which an orthopaedic surgeon is trained during his or her career. Among them, we can highlight:

• Bones: fractures (femur, humerus, ankle), epiphysiolysis, among others.
• Ligaments and joints: sprains, dislocations, breaks, traumatic arthritis, among others.
• Muscles and tendons: fibrillar breaks, bruises, contusions, tendinitis, among others.

However, an orthopaedic surgeon may specialise in one or several parts of the body (hand, elbow, shoulder, spine, hip, knee, foot and ankle). In addition to this, there are two other specialities, such as the paediatric or paediatric traumatology and the sports traumatology. 

Paediatric or paediatric traumatology 

It is a branch of traumatology, which is dedicated to the study and treatment of pathologies of the developing musculoskeletal system.

Unlike adults, children, being in development and formation during their growth stage, need to be monitored regularly to keep them in the best conditions and to keep them in good health. diagnose any pathology in time. 

Sports traumatology 

It goes beyond classical traumatology. In this, the traumatologist must understanding the needs of the athleteTherefore, it is not enough to know your anatomy, but you must also know how to act effectively when dealing with any type of injury at different moments of sporting activity. 

In this regard, in the El Campanario Medical Centre, we have the department of Traumatology in Calahonda composed of orthopaedic surgeons specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of different pathologies related to traumatic injuries, fractures, sprains and ruptured ligaments or tendons.

Similarly, we offer diagnosis and treatment of congenital pathologies such as deformities, arthritis, degenerative lesions or osteoarthritis. 

Thanks to our complete team of orthopaedic doctors in Calahondayou will have effective and timely care under the highest levels of professionalism and commitment it deserves.