06/10/2025
🚨 LIFE-SAVING INFO: Orthopedic Traumas That Require Immediate Attention 🚨
Not every fall or impact is the same. Some injuries are true emergencies where every minute counts to prevent permanent damage. Never take these symptoms lightly!
Here are the situations that mean “go to Revive Orthopedics NOW”:
🩸 1. OPEN FRACTURES
This is when a broken bone breaks through the skin. The risk of infection is extremely high and requires urgent surgery. If you see this, don’t waste a second!
🦵 2. COMPARTMENT SYNDROME
Severe swelling after a fracture compresses the blood vessels that supply muscles and nerves.
Symptoms: Worsening, severe pain; extreme tightness in the muscle; numbness; and paleness. It can lead to limb loss!🤸♂️
3. MAJOR JOINT DISLOCATIONS (Shoulder, Hip, Knee)
This is the complete separation of a joint. It can press on surrounding blood vessels and nerves, causing permanent nerve damage or cutting off blood supply. NEVER try to “pop it back in” yourself!
🥶 4. VASCULAR & NERVE INJURIES
After a fracture or dislocation, look for these signs in the injured area:
Excessive bruising, paleness, or a cold feeling
No palpable pulse
Loss of sensation, numbness, or tingling
Inability to move the limb
These can indicate that a major blood vessel or nerve has been damaged.
🚑 5. PELVIS & SPINE FRACTURES
These often occur after severe accidents like a fall from a height or a car crash. They are life-threatening due to the risk of internal bleeding and paralysis. If you suspect a spine or pelvis fracture, DO NOT MOVE THE PATIENT and wait for emergency services.
🔥 6. SEPTIC ARTHRITIS (Joint Infection)
This is an infection in a joint, characterized by the sudden onset of severe pain, swelling, redness, and fever. It can rapidly destroy joint cartilage.
IMPORTANT: If you or someone else experiences any of these situations, don’t hesitate. At Revive Orthopedics, we provide expert care to help you recover and stay active.