Orthopedic Trauma and Fractures

If you have a broken bone, dislocated joint, or other injury, UI Health Care experts offer advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments.

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A traumatic event like a car crash or workplace accident can leave you with serious injuries that affect your daily life. If not treated correctly, broken bones and other injuries could cause lifelong pain and limited function.

University of Iowa Health Care orthopedic trauma specialists provide expert treatment for fractures, damaged joints, and soft tissue injuries.

Their goals: relieve your pain and help you return to your daily life.

You'll get comprehensive, personalized care to treat your injury with the latest techniques.

We offer surgical procedures and nonsurgical options. We also offer rehabilitation to help you heal and regain function.

Our team has intensive training and experience in treating orthopedic trauma and fractures. Other orthopedic surgeons from all over the state send their most challenging cases to us.

Expertise in orthopedic trauma and fracture care

It's crucial to have an orthopedic trauma expert treat your injury as soon as possible.

If your injury isn't handled appropriately, it can take much longer to heal. You can also face complications, including:

Infection
Loss of function or mobility
Nonunion, or a break that doesn't heal correctly
Osteoarthritis
Chronic pain or reinjury

The right treatment will help you avoid complications, heal faster, and have maximum long-term function.

Very few orthopedics providers are specifically trained in trauma care. But UI Health Care specialists are board-certified, fellowship-trained, and deeply experienced.

As leaders in the field, they use the latest techniques and are at the forefront of research into new treatments.

Even if you were treated first elsewhere, our specialists can provide second opinions or follow-up care. They'll assess your symptoms and recommend the approach that would work best for you.

On-site specialists for all phases of your recovery

Whether you seek care from the UI Health Care team immediately after your injury or later, our specialists will see you quickly.

Depending on your injury, your customized care plan could include the following:

Inpatient or outpatient surgery

We offer the full range of surgeries, from complex reconstructions to minimally invasive procedures that mean less time in the hospital and faster recovery.

Rehabilitation

Our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other experts make a personalized therapy plan for you. The UI Health Care team includes specialists in every type of therapy, including certified hand therapists.

Orthotics and prosthetics

Custom splints, braces, prosthetics, and other devices can help you function better after an injury.

Osteoporosis and Bone Health Clinic

We have a specialty team that can create tailored plans to treat osteoporosis, a condition in which your bones become fragile and are more likely to break because of decreased bone mass.

An entire team of experts to meet your every need

Orthopedic trauma and fracture injuries can be complex and involve multiple parts of the body.

Our orthopedic trauma team works closely with other UI Health Care specialists to develop the comprehensive treatment plan you need.

If you have soft tissue injuries, our plastic and reconstructive surgeons may be part of your care team. They often perform procedures alongside the orthopedic team to get you the best results in function and appearance.

Infectious disease specialists help prevent and treat infections, which can occur with deep wounds or fractures that break through the skin.

Depending on your injury, UI Health Care orthopedic surgeons may also be part of your team. This could include experts in limb preservation, spine surgery, joint replacement, and other areas.