The medical specialty of trauma surgery deals with emergency situations involving patients who have sustained severe injuries. In order to stabilize the patient and prevent the condition from worsening, experienced surgeons must act quickly because these injuries frequently develop abruptly. At Star Hospital, we frequently treat patients with trauma from falls, auto accidents, and serious traumas including gunshot wounds.
Our team of trauma surgeons respond immediately to patients who have suffered severe injuries and seek immediate care at Star Hospital. In order to determine the severity of the injury and the appropriate treatment options, we evaluate the patient's present state and come to a conclusion. Our main objective is to stabilize the patient first and provide them with the best chance of recovery, whether it means doing a surgery, administering medication, or providing any other essential care. We have a committed group of exceptionally talented trauma surgeons at Star Hospital.
Some of the most common causes of trauma related injuries are as follows:
Automobile Accidents: It can lead to a wide range of ailments, such as internal organ damage or shattered bones. In order to avoid such problems, immediate treatment is essential and recommended.
Falls: Serious falls can result in injuries such as fractures, head injuries, or internal damage. Elderly people are particularly at risk of injury from falls.
Violent Injuries: Gunshot wounds, stabbings, and other violent injuries need immediate attention to control bleeding and repair any damage to vital organs.
Time is critical when treating any patient in trauma. At Star Hospital, we act very fast to make sure patients are moved quickly to the emergency room without any delay. Our trauma team is always ready to begin treatment immediately, whether it’s performing surgery or giving life-saving medication. We swiftly identify injuries using our latest technologies, which enables us to immediately develop the best treatment strategy.
Our trauma surgeons have extensive training in treating a wide range of injuries. Everything from fixing fractured bones to addressing internal organ damage is within our scope of expertise. Following surgery, our team stays by the patient's side to ensure their full recovery. Together, our physicians, therapists, and nurses offer comprehensive care that promotes the patient's recovery and restores their strength.
The Trauma Surgery Department at Star Hospital is dedicated to providing prompt, high-quality care to anyone who has sustained a traumatic injury. Our team of trauma surgeons and medical experts are available 24x7 to provide their top-notch services. You can completely rely on Star Hospital Siliguri to provide the best care possible if you are ever involved in any kind of an accident.
The Department of Trauma Surgery provides treatment against life-threatening health conditions such as internal bleeding, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns and many more.
Some of the treatments performed by the trauma surgeon include fracture repair, internal organ reconstruction, neurosurgery, and vascular surgery.
The recovery from the trauma surgery depends on various factors such as age, type of injury, medical condition and many more. Recovery from simple fractures can take up to two months while complex surgeries can take up to 12 months to recover completely.
The trauma surgeon works with specialists in many fields such as orthopaedic, neurology, plastic surgeons and others depending on the condition and kind of injuries.
Sports injuries, traffic accidents, gunshot wounds, and falls resulting in broken bones are some of the common types of injuries that lead to undergoing trauma surgery.
Like all surgeries, trauma surgery is also prone to many risks some of which are excessive blood loss, anaesthetic side effects, infections and other health complications. It is ideal to consult with your doctor regarding the risks associated with your surgery.