Trauma

Orthopaedic trauma refers to injuries of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels, or related soft tissues that most commonly occur during sports, exercise or any other physical activity.

Trauma may be a result of accidents, poor training practices or with use of improper gear. Injuries may also be caused when an individual is not medically fit or because of insufficient warm up and stretching exercises. Musculoskeletal injuries are a group of painful disorders that arise due to wear and tear resulting in impairment in the functioning of the musculoskeletal system.

What are the signs and symptoms of trauma?

Consult your doctor if:

You experience severe pain, swelling, or numbness
You can’t tolerate any weight on the area
Pain or dull ache of an old injury
If pain is accompanied by swelling or if you feel the joint as unstable

All injuries need time to heal so proper rest helps the process. So you must also take time to rest after an injury.

What are the causes of trauma?

Acute injuries are the sudden injuries that occur during playing or exercising and include sprained ankles, strained backs, and fractured hands.

Chronic injuries happen from overusing one part of the body for playing a sport or exercising, particularly when practiced for a longer duration.

What are the treatment options for trauma?

The treatment of musculoskeletal injuries includes both non-surgical and surgical methods. Non-surgical methods are the initial line of management and include:

Restriction of movement of the injured part
Heat or cold treatment that may relieve pain and accelerate repair process
Exercise and physical therapy to help in stretching the injured muscle
Medication such as anti-inflammatory drugs and analgesics
In cases where non-surgical methods are not effective, surgical repair of the underlying muscle, tendon, or ligament is recommended.

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