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T HE HOSPITAL'S METICULOUSLY coor- dinated multidisciplinary approach exceeds expectations of traditional trauma care. The multifaceted treatment process ensures optimal physi- ological outcomes and enhances patients' hospital experience. "Winthrop-Universit y Hospita l 's fellowship-trained pediatric and adult orthopedic surgeons care for the spec- trum of bone and joint injuries," says Jason Gould, MD, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Trauma at Winthrop-University Hospital. "The hospital's resources include trauma services, 24-hour intensive care unit coverage, dedicated operating room time for any orthopedic emergency and the Fragility Fracture Service. We coordinate treatment across the continuum, orchestrat- ing our specialists to ensure exceptional orthopedic care." Young and Old Alike As a Level I Trauma Center, Winthrop- University Hospital has the specialists and leading-edge technologies and treat- ments available to provide the most effective and efficient orthopedic trauma care. Special programs dedicated to children and the elderly ensure that patients receive care from providers trained for their age group. Pediatric orthopedic care often begins in the 4,500-square-foot Pediatric Emergency Unit, where specialists stabilize and treat patients before involving necessary col- leagues from other disciplines. Throughout the process, physicians prioritize medical care for the patient and the needs of the patient's family. "Focused pediatric care extends to close family members," says John T. Gaffney, DO, FAAOS, Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Winthrop-University Hospital. "There COLLABORATION ACROSS EMERGENCY MEDICINE, ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, ANESTHESIA, PEDIATRICS AND OTHER SPECIALTY LINES IS THE KEY TO ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA PROGRAM'S SUCCESS. By Michael Ferguson Multidisciplinary Orthopedic Trauma Care for the Ages Winthrop-University Hospital: (L-R) Jason Gould, MD, Chief of the Division of Orthopedic Trauma; John T. Gaffney, DO, FAAOS, Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery; and Sam Barzideh, MD, FAAOS, Director of the Fragility Fracture Service, Assistant Director of Orthopedic Trauma Services and Director of Orthopedic Informatics at Winthrop-University Hospital SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: ORTHOPEDICS 1 4 | Long Island MD NEWS n M D N E W S . CO M