NIH MeSH · D014194Disciplines and Occupations
Traumatology
Also known asSurgical Traumatology · Traumatology, Surgical
Definition
The medical specialty which deals with WOUNDS and INJURIES as well as resulting disability and disorders from physical traumas.
MeSH classification
- H02.403.810.104.500
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Common questions about Traumatology
What does Traumatology mean in medicine?
The medical specialty which deals with WOUNDS and INJURIES as well as resulting disability and disorders from physical traumas. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Traumatology known by any other names?
Yes. Traumatology is also referred to as Surgical Traumatology, Traumatology, Surgical in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Traumatology sit in the medical classification?
Traumatology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.810.104.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D014194) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗