Dr. Cannada discusses if a woman should see a specialist if she fractures her pelvis.
Dr. Cannada:
She should see a specialist in orthopedic trauma who deals with pelvic and acetabular trauma because not everyone, we have orthopedic trauma specialists, but not everyone does takes care of the pelvis and acetabulum. You want to take care, see someone who takes care of those injuries specifically so that you get a proper evaluation and treatment.
About Dr. Cannada, M.D.:
Dr. Lisa K. Cannada, M.D., is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon with an extensive background in teaching and orthopaedic trauma surgery. She completed her medical school at University of Maryland in 1996 and entered her residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland. She came back to Maryland for her trauma fellowship at the RA Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Maryland.
She worked at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia for three years before accepting a position at the University of Texas-Southwestern. She truly loves her career as an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and is a strong advocate for Women in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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