Sahan Ruslan Vasylovych

Work experience: 20 years

Category: First

Education:

• Zaporizhzhia State Medical University, specialty "Medicine";
• Zaporizhzhia State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, internship in "Traumatology and Orthopedics";
• Kharkiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, specialization in "Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology"

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

• member of the AO Trauma International Organization;
• member of the Ukrainian Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists;
• member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Pediatric Orthopedists and Traumatologists;
• regularly attends specialized training, including courses on knee and shoulder arthroscopy, hip joint endoprosthetics, compression-distraction osteosynthesis, and intramedullary osteosynthesis of limb bones;
• actively participates in training on the diagnosis and prevention of orthopedic diseases and modern methods for treating osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions;
• regularly undergoes certification in international standards of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Areas of professional development:

• implementation of modern international treatment standards and protocols approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine;
• use of evidence-based treatment methods recognized in Europe and the USA.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases in children: correction of foot issues, limb shortening and deformities, trauma treatment;
• application of modern surgical techniques for rapid bone function recovery with minimal trauma (minimally invasive and intramedullary fracture osteosynthesis);
• joint puncture;
• conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: closed and open bone fragment reposition, metal osteosynthesis, joint arthroscopy, soft tissue surgery;
• use of advanced fixation materials for patient comfort and reliable stabilization (plaster and polymer casts — Scotchcast);
• emergency care for children and adults in trauma clinics or outpatient settings;
• patient management in both inpatient and outpatient settings;
• PRP therapy (plasmolifting);
• shockwave therapy.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• emergency care for acute injuries and critical situations;
• development of personalized programs for restoring mobility and functionality of the musculoskeletal system after injuries and surgeries;
• taping.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy sports, especially tennis, and visiting the gym and swimming pool when I have free time. My favorite films include 'Giuseppe Moscati: Healing Love' and 'The Physician: Avicenna's Apprentice.' Recent books that impressed me are 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill and 'My Life and Work' by Henry Ford."

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your health and your children’s health! Regular physical activity strengthens bones and muscles, reducing the risk of injuries. Remember, prevention and timely visits to the doctor are the best ways to maintain health."