Trauma

Comprehensive trauma treatment for sudden injuries and complex fractures

Overview

Traumatic injuries can happen unexpectedly — from a fall on ice to a serious car accident — and when they do, prompt, expert care is essential. At Catskill Orthopedics, Dr. Charles W. Episalla brings over 30 years of experience treating bone, joint, and soft tissue injuries caused by trauma.

A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Episalla has managed complex fracture cases in both hospital and outpatient settings, including during his tenure as Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Bon Secours Community Hospital and Garnet Health–Catskill. He provides expert care for adults and children, ensuring patients receive the right diagnosis, the right treatment, and the best possible outcome — all close to home.

Why Choose Catskill Orthopedics for Trauma Care?

Decades of surgical leadership in trauma
Dr. Episalla has treated thousands of fractures, dislocations, and trauma-related injuries over his career. His training includes work at high-acuity institutions like Westchester Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering, and his practice includes both surgical and non-surgical care for acute injuries.

Prompt access to care, without the long wait
We offer quick follow-up appointments for patients discharged from ERs, urgent care centers, or after an injury. You can request Dr. Episalla by name or schedule directly with our offices in Ferndale and Goshen.

Specialized experience in complex and pediatric cases
In addition to treating routine fractures, Dr. Episalla manages non-healing fractures, post-traumatic deformities, and pediatric injuries involving growth plates — delivering care that prioritizes both function and long-term quality of life.

Personalized treatment and local recovery
From setting broken bones to reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation, we guide you through each step. Whether you're an older adult with a hip fracture or a young athlete with a broken collarbone, you're in experienced, caring hands.

Common Trauma Injuries We Treat

We provide full-spectrum trauma care, including treatment for:

  • Simple and complex fractures

  • Dislocations of the shoulder, hip, elbow, or fingers

  • Growth plate injuries (children and teens)

  • Open (compound) fractures

  • Malunions (improperly healed fractures)

  • Nonunions (fractures that haven't healed)

  • Post-traumatic deformities

  • Joint fractures (elbow, knee, wrist, ankle, shoulder)

  • Pelvic and acetabular (hip socket) fractures

  • Infected or previously treated fractures

  • Traumatic tendon or ligament ruptures

  • Nerve injuries from trauma

Treatment Options

Non-Surgical Trauma Care:

  • Splinting or casting

  • Bracing and immobilization

  • Pain management and anti-inflammatory medications

  • Careful monitoring of fracture healing

  • Physical therapy referrals when appropriate

Surgical Trauma Procedures:

  • Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)

  • Minimally invasive fracture fixation

  • Joint reconstruction (knee, shoulder, hip)

  • Tendon and ligament repairs

  • Bone grafting for nonunions or defects

  • Corrective surgery for malunions and deformities

  • Pediatric fracture stabilization

  • Post-traumatic hardware removal or revision surgery