Articles on traumatology

Rabies is a viral, extremely dangerous disease that primarily affects the brain and its membranes and always ends in death after the first symptoms appear. But humanity has ways to prevent the development of the disease, even if the virus has already entered the body. How can you get infected?

The main element in preventing the spread of rabies among animals is their vaccination. Yes, the vaccine does not protect each individual animal 100%. But vaccinating more than 70% of dogs interrupts the transmission of rabies among them. And they, as you remember, are the main source of rabies for

Rabies, as you know, is a dangerous disease that can be prevented through vaccination. People who are in constant contact with animals that could potentially carry the rabies virus can and even should receive preventive vaccination. Who Needs Preventive Vaccination? Veterinary medicine p

During the summer holidays, the number of cases of childhood injuries noticeably increases. Children play in playgrounds, and every year, in addition to the usual rollerblades, skateboards, and bicycles, more and more injury-prone means of quick transportation are added: tricycles, scooters, hoverbo

...behind the surgeon’s mask. Surgeons are used to talking about diagnoses and patients, and we are used to hearing about them purely from a professional standpoint. Surgeons rarely speak about themselves. They don’t talk about the exhaustion from the burden of responsibility or the p

First aid for spontaneous pneumothorax and treatment Pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition characterized by the presence of air in the pleural cavity. Pneumothorax can be spontaneous (spontaneous), iatrogenic and traumatic. The consequences of traumatic pneumothorax include hemothorax, rec

First aid Rinse the wound abundantly with soap and water for 10-15 minutes. This is extremely important to wash away saliva and the virus it contains. If there is no soap in the immediate vicinity, rinse with water. If you get to water even after several hours, you should still rinse the w

The lifestyle of a modern person has become a significant cause of many diseases. According to statistics, more than 75% of the adult population of Ukraine suffer from spinal diseases, the most common of which are herniated discs, protrusions, and compression of nerve roots. Physical inactivity, sed

Hollow foot syndrome - what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment Hollow foot is a pathological change in the arch characterized by an increase in its height. The disease is the antithesis of flat feet and most often occurs against the background of injuries and some problems in the neuromuscular

Symptoms and treatment of Bekhterev's disease in men and women Symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis in men and women, its treatment and prevention are one of the most important problems in modern traumatology and orthopedics. The pathology is also called Strümpel-Bechterev-Marie disease, o

Tears of ligaments and tendons. Treatment of knee joint ligament rupture Tears of ligaments and tendons are called partial or complete violation of their integrity. This type of damage is observed as a result of mechanical trauma. Degrees of damage The following degrees of ligament and tend

Knee hemarthrosis - causes of development, symptoms, treatment Knee hemarthrosis is a disease characterized by hemorrhage into the joint cavity. Lack of treatment leads to complications in the form of inflammatory processes, suppuration - surgical intervention may be necessary. The sooner treatme

Stenosis of the spinal canal of the lumbar spine Spinal stenosis is a dangerous disease characterized by narrowing (reduction) of the spinal canal. The disease is gradual and can lead to disability without proper treatment. Spinal stenosis is treated by a surgeon. Causes of the disease c

Symptoms of heel spurs, treatment methods A heel spur is the formation of a bone growth on the tuberosity of the heel bone, which causes discomfort when walking. The disease is most often diagnosed in women under the age of 45. The causes of heel spurs and predisposing factors are as follows