traumatology
Study of injuries
Traumatology is the branch of medicine dealing with wounds and injuries, particularly their surgical treatment.
The field encompasses everything from accident victims to gunshot wounds to crush injuries.
A traumatologist works in emergency settings where rapid intervention determines survival: The hospital's traumatology unit handled three car accident victims that night.
Split in hard material
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- contusionTissue damage beneath skin
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- sprainLigament stretch injury
strain · concussion · hematoma · dislocation · burn · amputation · rupture · puncture
Medicine of bones, joints
- emergency medicineUrgent healthcare specialty
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- plastic surgeryBody reconstruction medicine
- critical careTreatment for severe illness
maxillofacial · spinal surgery · sports medicine · military medicine · residency · fellowship · certification
Invasive medical procedure
- splintingStabilizing injured bones externally
- castingShaping through liquid form
- reductionMaking something smaller
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
debridement · traction · immobilization · suturing · grafting · amputation · reconstruction · plate
Recovery from injury/addiction
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
regeneration · recuperation · physiotherapy · occupational therapy · mobility · range of motion · weight-bearing · pain management
Science of organism movement
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- safety standardsRequired protective measures
- accident reconstructionDetermining crash causes scientifically
impact analysis · tissue damage · mortality rates · morbidity · clinical trials · protocols
fracture
Split in hard material
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- contusionTissue damage beneath skin
- abrasionShallow surface wound
sprain · strain · concussion · hematoma · dislocation · burn · amputation · rupture · puncture · lesion
orthopedics
Medicine of bones, joints
- emergency medicineUrgent healthcare specialty
- neurosurgeryMedical field treating brain surgically
- plastic surgeryBody reconstruction medicine
critical care · maxillofacial · spinal surgery · sports medicine · military medicine · residency · fellowship · certification
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- splintingStabilizing injured bones externally
- castingShaping through liquid form
- reductionMaking something smaller
fixation · debridement · traction · immobilization · suturing · grafting · amputation · reconstruction · plate · screw
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- healingRestoration of health
restoration · regeneration · recuperation · physiotherapy · occupational therapy · mobility · range of motion · weight-bearing · pain management · functional recovery
biomechanics
Science of organism movement
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- safety standardsRequired protective measures
accident reconstruction · impact analysis · tissue damage · mortality rates · morbidity · clinical trials · protocols
traumatologypreventive medicine
Healthcare before illness strikes
preventive care · prophylaxis · health promotion · disease prevention · health maintenance
traumatologygeriatrics
Medicine for the elderly
rheumatology · endocrinology · palliative care · internal medicine · oncology
traumatologywellness
Overall state of health
holistic medicine · integrative medicine · physical therapy · convalescence · health optimization
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