Trauma surgery is the stream which involves in surgical treatments for physical injuries, especially emergency situations such as accident cases. Immediate primary care and resuscitation is the key in saving patients. Trauma patients can be the victims of injuries ranging from a simple fall at home to complex injuries following road accidents. Trauma patients usually present with multiple injuries which may involve the brain, face, chest, abdomen, pelvis, bone, blood vessels, nerves and soft tissues. A team approach involving Doctors from various specialties and para medical staffs is necessary in addressing and resuscitating these patients.

Once the patient is stabilized, the fractures and other injuries are addressed. The common orthopedic procedures performed are