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Orthopaedic Trauma
Island Orthopaedics is the only group in the State of Hawai'i with four Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship-trained surgeons. We will care for your fractures using modern techniques and provide you with the best chance of successfully returning to your active lifestyle. We provide emergency room coverage for the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, Queen's Medical Center West in Ewa Beach, Castle Medical Center in Kaneohe, Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital, and Kuakini Medical Center.
Dr. Kaneshige is the current Orthopaedic Trauma Director for the Queen's Health System. Dr. Michael Bellino is a specialist in Orthopaedic Trauma and Hip and Pelvis Reconstruction. He was previously a full professor at Stanford University, where he served as Chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service as well as the fellowship director of the trauma program. Dr. Lee is the program director for the University of Hawaii Orthopedic Residency Program and works closely with residents and medical students to train the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. Dr. Michael Chen is the newest member of our trauma team, where he completed the Orthopaedic Traumatology Fellowship at the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center, learning the latest cutting-edge techniques in orthopedic fracture care.
Common Injuries
• Femur fractures
• Tibia fractures
• Hip fractures
• Pelvis and acetabular fractures
• Ankle fractures
• Shoulder and elbow fractures
• Periprosthetic (fractures near joint replacements) fractures
Treatment Options
Treatment often involves surgical fixation with hardware (plates, screws, rods, and pins) in order to allow patients to mobilize, decrease pain, and heal in the proper alignment. Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive techniques to avoid large wounds and decrease soft tissue damage. We also consider nonoperative treatment, and weigh the risks and benefits of this with the patient to determine the best course of action for them.
Our Specialists for
Orthopaedic Trauma
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