Kozyr Denys Antonovych

Education:

• Dniprovska Medical Academy, specialty "Orthopedics and Traumatology" at City Clinical Hospital No. 16 in Dnipro;
• specialization "Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine"

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• conference "April Theses. Current Issues of Joint Arthroplasty";
• courses "Arthroscopy of the Knee Joint: Partial Meniscus Resection and Suture";
• kinesio taping courses;
• online courses "MRI Diagnosis of the Knee Joint," "MRI Diagnosis of the Shoulder Joint."

Scientific activity:

• author of a publication in an international journal: "VAC-therapy and its application in the treatment of combat injuries: Cases report."

Areas of professional development:

• doctor of the FC;
• regular improvement of personal skills, taking courses, attending conferences and specialized training.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• arthroscopic treatment of meniscal and ligament injuries of the knee joint;
• treatment of shoulder joint pathologies (rotator cuff, "frozen shoulder," bursitis, subacromial impingement);
• diagnosis and treatment of joint arthrosis of stages 1–3;
• conservative and surgical treatment of bone fractures (open and closed);
• treatment of hand diseases (Dupuytren's contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, hygroma, tendon injuries);
• treatment of foot problems (hallux valgus, Morton's neuroma, flat feet, plantar fasciitis);
• diagnosis and treatment of joint dislocations;
• diagnosis and treatment of injuries to the ligamentous apparatus of the joints;
• removal of metal fixators;
• urgent traumatology;
• application of modern rehabilitation techniques: plasma therapy (PRP), hyaluronic acid injections, therapeutic blocks;
• evaluation of MRI (shoulder, knee, hip, ankle joints) and treatment plan creation.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• sports medicine: rehabilitation after injuries in athletes, prevention of recurrent injuries.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I love football and boxing, and I play on the Ukrainian national team among doctors. My favorite book is 'Flowers for Algernon,' and the film is 'Shutter Island'."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your joints every day: move regularly, but without overloading. Comfortable shoes are the first step to healthy knees and feet. Strong muscles protect your joints. Don't put off a doctor's visit: even a small problem is always easier to solve when it's under control."