Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Care

Fractures and acute musculoskeletal injuries don’t follow a schedule. They can happen to anyone, at any age, in any situation. Whether the injury occurred in a car accident, a fall, a workplace incident, or during athletic activity, accurate evaluation and timely treatment are essential to achieving the best possible outcome. Dr. Hobson is trained to manage a wide spectrum of extremity fractures and traumatic injuries, from straightforward breaks treated with casting and close follow-up to complex fractures requiring surgical stabilization.

Dr. Hobson completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Utah, where comprehensive orthopedic trauma exposure is central to training, and his sports medicine fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. His experience working for the Cleveland Browns (NFL), the New Jersey Generals (USFL), Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL), and the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) also gave him extensive firsthand experience managing acute traumatic injuries in high-demand athletic populations.

Timely, Decisive Care for Acute Injuries

The goal in orthopedic trauma care is to restore alignment, stability, and function as efficiently as possible, and to do it in a way that supports long-term recovery rather than just short-term fixation. Dr. Hobson evaluates each injury on its own terms: the location and pattern of the injury, the surrounding soft tissue, the patient’s age and activity level, and the demands they need to return to. Many injuries can be managed non-operatively with immobilization and carefully monitored healing. Others require surgery to achieve stable alignment and allow early rehabilitation.

Conditions Treated

Fractures

• Clavicle Fractures
• Proximal Humerus Fractures
• Humeral Shaft Fractures
• Distal Humerus Fractures
• Forearm Fractures (Radius and Ulna)
• Distal Radius Fractures (Wrist)
• Femur Fractures
• Patella Fractures
• Tibial Shaft Fractures
• Fibula Fractures
• Ankle Fractures (Including Bimalleolar and Trimalleolar)
• Foot Fractures (Metatarsal)
• Stress Fractures
• Nonunion and Delayed Union Fractures
• Periprosthetic Fractures

Dislocations

• Shoulder Dislocations
• Elbow Dislocations
• Hip Dislocations
• Knee Dislocations

Soft Tissue Trauma

• Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
• Patellar Tendon Rupture
• Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture
• Hamstring Avulsion
• Traumatic Muscle Ruptures
• Open Fracture Management
• Soft Tissue Injuries Associated with Fracture

Procedures Performed

Fracture Fixation

• Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
• Intramedullary Nailing
• Percutaneous Fixation
• External Fixation
• Closed Reduction and Casting
• Fracture Stabilization with Plate and Screw Constructs
• Nonunion Repair and Bone Grafting
• Periprosthetic Fracture Repair

Dislocations

• Closed Reduction of Joint Dislocations
• Surgical Stabilization Following Dislocation

Soft Tissue Repair

• Quadriceps Tendon Repair
• Patellar Tendon Repair
• Distal Biceps Tendon Repair
• Hamstring Avulsion Repair
• Soft Tissue Repair Associated with Open Fracture

What to Expect

For acute injuries, Dr. Hobson and his team work to provide prompt evaluation and a clear treatment plan. Your visit will include a clinical examination and imaging review to fully characterize the injury. If surgery is indicated, Dr. Hobson will walk you through what the procedure involves, what to expect during recovery, and when you can anticipate returning to normal activity. Throughout recovery, he remains closely involved to monitor progress and address any complications early.

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If you have experienced a fracture, dislocation, or acute orthopedic injury, Dr. Hobson and his team are here to help you recover fully and safely.