Providing Comprehensive Care Beyond the Broken Bones: Identification and Interventions for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.

Abstract

Intimate partner violence is common among orthopedic patients and leads to significant morbidity and mortality. The orthopedic surgeon may be the first contact a survivor has with the health care system and is in an important place to identify victims. By improving screening and identifying victims in the clinic, interventions that improve housing and safety can be established to improve the overall well-being of victims.