Interdisciplinary teamwork reduces complications in bone fractures

University physicians planning to develop a digital experts- forum with the EXPERT project. An injury in a car accident, a twisted ankle while out jogging, a fall at home: bone fractures can occur very quickly. But not all fractures are the same. Also, complications can arise such as a malpositioning or postoperative infections. In order to provide the best possible care for patients in such cases, interdisciplinary consultation in diagnostics and therapy is essential. This is where the EXPERT project comes in, which was started by the Medical Faculty of the University of Münster in June 2022. A number of university physicians headed by project leader Dr. Steffen Roßlenbroich are planning to build up a digital experts' forum for the treatment of fractures with so-called soft-tissue damage and postoperative complications, enabling interdisciplinary consultations to be held also in non-university hospitals.