What kinds of fractures does a trauma surgeon treat?

Orthopaedic trauma surgeons treat fractures of the upper limb (clavicle, humerus, forearm, wrist), lower limb (hip, femur, tibia, ankle), pelvis, and complex periarticular fractures involving the joints, as well as fracture non-unions and post-traumatic deformities.

Do all fractures need surgery?

No. Many stable, well-aligned fractures heal with casting, splinting or bracing alone. Surgery is recommended for displaced fractures, joint-involving fractures, open fractures, or fractures unlikely to heal in good alignment without fixation.

What is internal fixation?

Internal fixation uses plates, screws, intramedullary nails or pins to stabilise a fracture in correct alignment while it heals. It typically allows earlier mobilisation than prolonged casting.

When should I see a specialist after a fracture?

If pain or function is not improving as expected, if the original treatment was non-surgical and you have concerns about healing, or if you have a complex injury that may need surgical reconstruction or revision, a specialist orthopaedic trauma consultation is appropriate.

Home › Conditions › Trauma

Conditions

Trauma

Fractures and acute injuries in adults and children, built on the structured trauma training of the German hospital system. Each page covers diagnosis, surgical fixation and recovery.

Upper Limb Fractures

Condition · Trauma

Proximal Humerus Fractures

Fractures of the upper end of the humerus near the shoulder joint, most often in elderly patients after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Treatment ranges from sling immobilisation to internal fixation or reverse shoulder replacement, depending on the fracture pattern and bone quality.

Learn More

Condition · Trauma

Distal Humerus Fractures

Fractures of the lower end of the humerus at the elbow joint, including supracondylar, transcondylar and intra-articular bicondylar (T/Y) patterns. The elbow tolerates malalignment and prolonged immobilisation poorly, so most displaced fractures are treated surgically with anatomical reduction and stable dual-plate fixation that allows early motion.

Learn More

Lower Limb Fractures

Condition · Trauma

Hip Fractures

Fractures of the proximal femur, most often in elderly patients after a fall, less commonly from high-energy trauma in younger adults. Urgent surgery within 24–48 hours dramatically improves outcomes.

Learn More

Condition · Trauma

Knee Fractures

Fractures of the tibial plateau, distal femur or patella, frequently the result of high-energy trauma. The German trauma system’s structured approach to fixation, including 360° access for complex cases, gives the best chance of restoring an anatomically reduced, stable joint.

Learn More

Additional Trauma Care

Condition · Trauma

Distal Radius Fractures

The most common fracture in adults, typically from a fall onto an outstretched hand. Modern volar locking plate fixation has transformed outcomes, allowing early mobilisation and reliable return of wrist function.

Learn More

Condition · Trauma

Paediatric Fractures

Children’s bones are different from adults'. They heal faster, remodel after some malalignments, but also include the growth plate (physis), a special structure whose injury can disturb growth. Treatment respects these unique features.

Learn More

Recently injured?

Book a consultation at my clinic in Limassol. Together we’ll confirm the diagnosis and discuss the most appropriate treatment option for you.

Book an Appointment