TRAUMA AND COMPLEX SURGERIES Dr. Swaraj Sathe is a relaible and one of the best Orthopedic surgeon in Kothrud Pune. What is orthopedic trauma surgery? Orthopedic trauma is a branch of orthopedic surgery specializing in problems related to the bones, joints, and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) of the entire body following trauma. ... These physicians utilize many leading-edge techniques including minimally invasive surgery and advanced external fixation. Is it hard to become a trauma surgeon? Training in trauma surgery is a longer process than ER medicine. "It's a significant commitment to become a trauma surgeon, " Dr. Putnam says. "It's usually a five- or six-year residency for general surgery, followed by a year or two of surgical critical care/trauma fellowship.