Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship

This one year program is under the direction of George J. Haidukewych, MD and Co-Director, Joshua R. Langford, MD. It offers a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis, treatment and post-operative rehabilitation of adult orthopedic trauma at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida’s busiest orthopedic Level One trauma center.

The fellow will be exposed to and participate in all aspects of trauma surgery including complex acetabular and pelvic fracture surgery, as well as advanced techniques in extremity trauma. The fellowship will run concurrently with the orthopedic surgery residency training program. There are four full-time orthopedic trauma fellowship trained faculty that participate in the education of the orthopedic surgery residents.

George J. Haidukewych, MD
Academic Chairman, Residency
Program Director, Trauma Fellowship Director,
Department of Orthopedics

Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives of the orthopedic trauma fellowship are to help advance the orthopedic surgeon’s understanding of the treatment of severely injured polytraumatized patients with significant musculoskeletal injuries. This includes how these injuries affect the overall well-being of the patient, understanding the treatment of multiply injured patients in a critical care setting; the timing and titration of necessary musculoskeletal surgery and the effects it may have on the overall well-being of the patient. In addition to further complimenting their didactic education, attempts to advance their psycho motor skill set will be made. “Fine tuning” their ability to manage complicated articular fractures of the upper and lower extremity as well as management of significant pelvic ring disruptions and acetabular fractures will be emphasized.