Trauma & Fracture Care

If you visit a CentraCare emergency room with a severe injury, you may see an orthopedic surgeon. This expert treats broken bones, dislocations, torn ligaments and other conditions in adults and children. Orthopedic surgeons are available within 15 minutes of your arrival at CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital because prompt treatment leads to a better recovery.

Doctors & Care Team Locations

Trauma Centers

The American College of Surgeons verified St. Cloud Hospital as a Level II Trauma Center—the only one between the Dakotas and the Twin Cities. Level II is the second-highest level, and it means you can trust us to provide a full range of care for a serious injury.

Learn about our other trauma centers, and find out how CentraCare’s rehabilitation services support you after an injury.

Call 911

Seek emergency medical attention if you or someone else experiences an injury that causes severe pain or bleeding. Quick action could save a life.

Fracture Treatment

If you have a broken bone, you may need only a cast or brace to hold the bone in place while it heals. But some fractures need surgical screws or plates to keep them in position during recovery.

Rest assured; most bones heal with treatment. But an orthopedic surgeon can help if you experience: