Trauma injury management in Barranquilla, Colombia

What does trauma injury care include?

Treatment of injuries from falls, traffic accidents, blows or sports: fractures, dislocations (bones out of place), sprains, tendon and muscle injuries, and spinal trauma. The goal is to repair the injury and restore function as soon as possible.

When should you go to the emergency room?

With obvious deformity of an arm or leg, exposed bone, inability to bear weight or move the limb, severe pain, a hard blow to the head or spine, tingling or weakness in the arms or legs, or a cold or pale limb. After a spinal injury, do not move the person and call emergency services.

Which specialists are involved?

The emergency physician provides initial care. The orthopedic and trauma surgeon treats fractures, dislocations and ligament injuries; the neurosurgeon handles spinal injuries with nerve involvement; and the physiatrist and physical therapist lead rehabilitation.

Why is rehabilitation so important?

A well-treated or immobilized injury can still leave stiffness or weakness without rehabilitation. Completing physical therapy shortens the return to work or sports and lowers the risk of chronic pain.

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