The Orthopedic Trauma Service carries on the tradition of excellence in clinical care to provide comprehensive treatment for all musculoskeletal injuries.

The Trauma Service physicians care for patients with recent or acute injuries as well as those who have chronic problems or complications of previous injuries. Treatments are highly individualized and often include operative procedures as well as non-operative care such as splinting, bracing, and casting. Rehabilitation after injury is a critical part of the treatment plan. Restoration of function, return to normal activities, and prevention of pain and deformity are our goals as we care for the total patient in a multidisciplinary environment.

Physicians from around the world come to Columbia University’s Trauma Training Center where they learn principles and techniques from our specialists. Our state-of-the-art facility also allows us to perform research studies to optimize outcomes for inured patients. Among other endeavors, one laboratory project is exploring injured joints, focusing on the response of cartilage to injury and the prevention of post-traumatic arthritis.