Orthopedic Approaches to Acute Trauma: Insights and Strategies in Trauma Care
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editor
Interests: orthopedics and traumatology; trauma; fractures; arthroplasty; knee; hip; elbow
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Dear Colleagues,
Acute trauma is a core field in orthopedic surgery, encompassing a broad spectrum of injuries—from fractures and dislocations to complex multi-system trauma—that demand timely, precise, and effective intervention. Optimal management requires close coordination between emergency medicine, surgical teams, and rehabilitation specialists to restore mobility and function.
Some traumatic events may also cause joint injuries with associated ligament damage and cartilage lesions, which, if not addressed appropriately, can lead to early cartilage degeneration. Although these conditions are secondary to the primary trauma, they may significantly affect long-term joint health. Early detection and targeted treatment are crucial to prevent disability and optimize clinical outcomes.
Advances in surgical techniques, imaging technologies, and patient care protocols are driving continuous evolution in orthopedic trauma care. However, significant challenges remain in refining treatment strategies, preventing complications, and maximizing functional recovery.
This Special Issue, Orthopedic Approaches to Acute Trauma: Insights and Strategies in Trauma Care, invites high-quality original research and comprehensive reviews on topics including surgical and non-surgical management, emergency response systems, innovative rehabilitation strategies, complication prevention, and long-term outcome assessment in acute musculoskeletal injuries.
We look forward to contributions that can guide clinical practice and enhance the quality of care for trauma patients.
Dr. Gianfilippo Caggiari
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- acute trauma
- orthopedic surgery
- fractures and dislocations
- ligament injuries
- cartilage lesions
- post-traumatic degeneration
- emergency trauma care
- surgical and non-surgical management
- rehabilitation strategies
- musculo-skeletal injury outcomes
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