Orthopaedic trauma is a branch of orthopaedic surgery specializing in problems related to the bones, joints, and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) of the entire body following trauma. The main goal of this specialized area in orthopaedics is the healing of the fractured bones, as well as restoring the anatomic alignment of the joint surfaces to allow for recovery and return to maximum function of the injured body part.

Dr. Virkus and the physicians of the Orthopaedic Trauma group of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush specialize in the treatment of acute fractures, post-traumatic deformities, and nonunions including injuries to the pelvis and acetabulum. Our highly experienced physicians are leaders in extremity and pelvis fracture reconstruction, deformity correction, and bone transplantation. These physicians utilize many leading-edge techniques 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.

Our comprehensive orthopaedic trauma capabilities include:

• Minimally invasive surgery for fractures.
• Treatment of nonunions and malunions.
• Pelvis and acetabulum surgery.
• Treatment for infected fractures and osteomyelitis.
• Limb lengthening.
• Bone and joint transplantation.
• Minimally invasive bone grafting.
• Complex soft tissue reconstruction.
• Complex upper extremity reconstruction.