With trauma emerging as a leading cause of death and disability in India, healthcare experts have called for a comprehensive approach combining prevention, early intervention, and advanced treatment to address the growing burden. At a press conference titled “Rebuilding Lives: Advancing Trauma Care in India,” clinicians and industry representatives highlighted the dual challenge of road traffic accidents and osteoporosis-related fragility fractures, which together account for a significant share of trauma cases nationwide. India continues to record a high number of road accidents, particularly affecting the young and economically productive population, often resulting in complex injuries such as long bone fractures and multi-system complications.
Dr. Rakesh Rajput stressed the importance of timely care, saying, “Intervention during the golden hour can mean the difference between life and death, or disability and recovery,” while urging stronger emergency response systems and greater road safety awareness. Experts also flagged a rise in osteoporosis-linked fractures among the elderly. Dr. Rajesh Kushwaha noted that the condition remains underdiagnosed and called for early screening and lifestyle interventions to reduce risks.
Healthcare providers in Kolkata are witnessing increasing trauma cases linked to both urban road congestion and an ageing population. Hospitals in the city are gradually adopting advanced surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures, but experts say the need for improved emergency infrastructure, awareness, and standardized care remains critical to handle the rising patient load effectively.