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Our highly experienced team is part of the Riverside Regional Medical Center Level II Trauma Program. Our experienced team of medical professionals provides specialized care to help you recover from orthopedic trauma and fractures.
We offer a full range of care for patients with severe fractures of the arm, leg, pelvis or spine. We also treat patients with multiple fractures. Treatment includes emergency care and post-emergency follow-up. Our bone and joint specialists can also help treat and correct deformities resulting from a trauma or previous injury.
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Your Orthopedic TeamDiscover trauma and fracture care options for effective surgery and treatment. Our team of experienced specialists provides personalized care to help you recover and regain mobility. Learn more about our advanced techniques and innovative approaches to healing fractures and traumatic injuries.
Understanding the different types of trauma and fracture care conditions is crucial for both healthcare professionals and individuals seeking treatment. Some common conditions are:
A nonunion is broken bone that has not healed correctly. Although treating nonunions is complex, the OHSU fracture team has expertise in surgery, bone biology and infectious disease to address the causes of nonunion. Nonunion has three major causes:
1. Too much motion at the fracture site. If the bone was not stabilized enough when the fracture was first treated, the ends of the broken bones might not come together (unite) as they should.
2. Conditions that keep new bone from forming. If you have diabetes, smoke, or have a disease that affects your blood vessels, your body may not make new bone well. When your body does not make new bone to join the broken ends of the fracture, it does not heal.
3. Infection at the fracture site. This is the most challenging cause of nonunion. Bacteria keep new bone from forming and break down the bone that is already there. Treatment includes surgery to remove the infected bone, stabilization of the bone and antibiotics for the infection.