The orthopedic trauma program focuses on the treatment of acute fractures, post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, including injuries to the pelvis and acetabulum. Many leading-edge techniques are utilized including minimally invasive surgery, and advanced external fixation. The latest in bone graft substitutes and bone-forming proteins are often used to assist in the reconstruction of bones that have not healed.

Orthopedic trauma services include:

• Team-based care of complex skeletal injuries.
• Minimally invasive surgery for fractures.
• Treatment of nonunions and malunions.
• Pelvis and acetabulum surgery.
• Treatment for infected fractures and osteomyelitis.

Walter Virkus, MD, leads the orthopedic trauma program at Rush. A team including general surgeons, vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, and intensivists is available to care for the more complex, multisystem injury patients. Transfers directly from others facilities are available for inpatients.