What is Orthopaedic Trauma?
Skill.
Orthopaedic trauma is a field that encompasses fractures and complex injuries of the pelvis, lower extremities and upper extremities.
Orthopaedic trauma surgeons treat the “worst of the worst” in regards to orthopaedic injuries.
Expertise.
Not all orthopaedic surgeons are the same. Just as you would want the best and most specialized surgeon to perform your total knee replacement or rotator cuff repair, broken bones and fractures are no different.
Orthopaedic trauma surgeons have specialized training in fracture care that they have obtained from a fellowship which focuses on the most complex surgeries and patients.
Local.
Drs. Handy and Haddix are both fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma and are the only members of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association in Greensboro and the surrounding area.