Traumatic injuries need care right away. At Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, you’re in the right place, with orthopedic trauma specialists available 24/7. Orthopedic surgeons in our emergency room deliver advanced surgical care for severe and traumatic injuries to the bones, joints and ligaments:
- Complex and compound fractured bones
- Dislocated shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and finger
- Muscle injuries
- Torn ligaments
Your doctor starts by listening to quickly understand and evaluate your injury. Onsite imaging is used to help diagnose your injury. Then, we work with you to create a personalized care plan.
If surgery is needed, we provide same-day emergency orthopedic surgery onsite. Your care team connects all the dots for your care – from onsite imaging and surgery, to follow-up care, such as rehabilitation and bone health specialists.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the nearest ER or call 911.
Helping you prevent future fractures
Our care doesn’t end when you leave the emergency room. If you or a loved one are at risk for fractures, we connect you with specialists who help prevent future fractures. A common type of fracture we treat is a fragility fracture. These are fractures that occur from a low-level trauma, such as a fall from standing height. They often mean you have an underlying bone condition, such as osteoporosis. We start by listening to you, to better understand you and your health. Your specialist may recommend a series of tests, such as a DEXA scan and blood work, to better understand your bone health. Then, we work with you to create a care plan that helps prevent future fragility fractures.
The bone health clinic is located within Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Sports Medicine. To schedule an appointment, please call 850-494-9002.
