Traumatology in Orthopaedics

It’s impossible to get through an orthopaedic department posting in Malaysia without being confronted by the sheer reality of trauma. Traumatology feels like the very core of the specialty, but learning it can be overwhelming; a blur of ABCDEs, AO classifications, and the constant debate between damage control versus early total care. I wanted to cut through that noise and build a foundational guide from the ground up, breaking down the absolute essentials from initial assessment to long-term outcomes, all grounded in the context we actually see every day. This is a breakdown of the basics, the stuff you need to know before you're the one taking that call.