
Surgical division
Trauma & orthopaedics
Fractures, injuries, joint conditions: referral to the appropriate orthopaedic surgeon.
About the specialty
Trauma and orthopaedics treat bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, after an injury or because of a disease of the musculoskeletal system.
Polycrabat Sevamed reviews the file, refers the patient to the appropriate specialist and organises appointments, the hospital stay, then rehabilitation and follow-up with the referring doctor.
Main conditions treated
- Fractures and after-effects of injury
- Ligament tears and knee injuries
- Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
- Shoulder conditions
- Tendon injuries
- Non-union of fractures and revision surgery
Types of procedures and techniques
The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:
- Internal fixation of fractures
- Joint replacements
- Arthroscopy when the indication allows
- Ligament and tendon surgery
The patient pathway
- 01Pre-operative assessmentReview of the medical file, available tests and the patient’s clinical situation.
- 02Referral to the right surgeonChoice of the specialist and facility best suited to the medical situation.
- 03SurgeryThe procedure is performed when the indication is confirmed by the medical team.
- 04Hospital stay and monitoringHospital stay and monitoring provided by the facility’s teams.
- 05Post-operative follow-upCheck-up consultations and recommendations from the care team.
- 06Continuity with the referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.
A multidisciplinary approach
Surgeons, anaesthetists, radiologists and functional rehabilitation and physiotherapy teams work together to prepare the operation and organise recovery.
Health Info guides
Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.
See also
International patients
Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.
Second medical opinion
Have you already received a treatment proposal? You can send your medical file so that it can be referred to the expertise suited to your situation.
No automated diagnosis and no guaranteed timeframe: the file is reviewed by the medical team concerned.
The information on this page is general and does not replace a doctor’s advice. The indication for a test, treatment or procedure is decided by the doctor after reviewing the file and examining the patient. The image at the top of the page is an illustration: it does not show real patients, teams or premises.
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