Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Each year, trauma accounts for 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions across the nation. Many of those trauma visits involve orthopedic injuries. These orthopedic injuries are unexpected, unwanted and often debilitating.

At Overlake Medical Center, we strive to return patients to their pre-injury quality of life. From straightforward ankle fractures to complex pelvic fractures, our fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons use the most up-to-date and innovative techniques to get you back on you feet and back to your life. We provide large trauma center expertise with the personalized care that you have come to expect from Overlake.

Injuries Treated

Arm, Elbow & Forearm

Arm
- Humeral shaft fracture
Elbow
- Distal humerus fractures
- Elbow fractures in children
- Olecranon fracture
- Radial head fracture
- Elbow dislocation
- Biceps tendon tear at the elbow
- Nursemaid's elbow
Forearm
- Forearm fractures in adults
- Forearm fractures in children

Wrist & Hand

Wrist
- Distal radius fracture (wrist fracture)
Hand
- Finger fractures
- Fingertip injuries and amputations
- Hand fractures
- Scaphoid fracture of the wrist
- Thumb fractures

Hip, Pelvis & Thigh

Hip
- Hip fractures
- Fracture after total hip replacement
- Hip dislocation
- Hip strain
Pelvis
- Pelvis fractures
Thigh
- Femur (thigh bone) fracture
- Muscle strain in the thigh
- Hamstring muscle strain

Leg, Knee, Ankle & Foot

Leg
- Tibia (shin bone) fracture
Knee
- Common knee injuries
- Quadriceps tendon tear
- Distal femur (thigh bone) fracture
- Patellar (kneecap) dislocation
- Patellar tendon tear
- Proximal tibia (shin bone)/tibial plateau fracture
Ankle
- Ankle fractures
- Ankle fractures in children
- Pilon fractures of the ankle
- Stress fractures of the foot and ankle
- Sprained ankle
- Achilles tendon rupture
Foot
- Calcaneus (heel bone) fracture
- Talus fracture
- Lisfranc (midfoot) fracture
- Toe and forefoot fractures

Neck, Back & Shoulder

Neck
- Cervical spine (neck) fractures
- Neck sprain
Back
- Thoracic and lumbar spine fractures
- Herniated disc
- Cauda equina syndrome
Shoulder
- Shoulder trauma (fractures and dislocations)
- Clavicle (collar bone) fracture
- Scapula (shoulder blade) fracture
- Shoulder trauma (fractures and dislocations)
- Shoulder separation
- Shoulder dislocation
- Rotator cuff tears
- Biceps tendon tear at the shoulder
- Burners and stingers

Injury-Specific Information by Body Part

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