Trauma Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Trauma surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the treatment of injuries caused by an impact. For example, a trauma surgeon may be called to the emergency room to evaluate a patient who is a victim of a car crash.
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Femoral and Tibial and Intermedullary Rod Placement
- Closed Reduction
- Laparotomy
- Thoracotomy
- Neurosurgery
Trauma Surgery
There are many different types of Trauma surgery. Dr. Farr specializes in the following procedures:
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) – Fractures
This is a procedure in which a damaged bone is repaired by realigning the bone and fixing it in place with metal implants, such as screws, plates, or rods. ORIF is often used to treat fractures of the spine, such as those caused by a fall or a car accident.
Femoral Tibial and Intermedullary Rod Placement
This is a surgical procedure that is used to stabilize femoral and tibial fractures. During this procedure, a metal rod is inserted into the center of the bone. This helps to keep the bone in place and allows it to heal properly.
Closed Reduction
This is a non-surgical procedure that is used to realign a broken bone. During closed reduction, the surgeon uses their hands to gently move the bone back into its correct position. Closed reduction is often used to treat fractures of the spine that are not displaced or that are not causing any neurological symptoms.
