Traumatic Injuries

After you experience a fall, car accident or violent injury, orthopedic surgeons may treat your broken bone or injured joint at OSF HealthCare. These specialists are ready in an hour or less to respond to sudden, serious orthopedic injuries at these trauma centers:

• OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois
• OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
• OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
• OSF St. Joseph Medical Center

You can’t anticipate when a traumatic injury will happen. So, orthopedic surgeons at these trauma centers are available 24 hours a day.

Responding to Traumatic Bone & Joint Injuries

Not all traumatic injuries affect bones or joints. But if you experience orthopedic trauma, your care may include:

1. Diagnosis – Imaging scans and physical exams will help us learn the type and severity of your injury.
2. Stabilization – You may receive a splint, brace or cast to wear to support the injured area and prevent more damage.
3. Surgery – If necessary, an orthopedic surgeon will repair your fracture, dislocation, torn ligament or other musculoskeletal injury.
4. Critical care – You may need intensive care if you have more than one severe injury, a hip fracture or a fracture that breaks through the skin.
5. Rehabilitation – Physical therapy, hand therapy or another type of rehabilitation will help you safely start using the injured area again.
6. Follow-up care – Your surgeon’s office or primary care doctor will check on you regularly to make sure your injury heals well.

Call 9-1-1

Call 9-1-1 if you or someone else experiences a sudden, severe injury.