Articles on orthopedics and 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? Ra

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 wound

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

Arthroscopy is an advanced universal method and minimally invasive surgical intervention performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The essence of arthroscopy lies in using a special device—an arthroscope—which allows the orthopedic doctor to access the joint directly. This is ac

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 phy

So, let's list what should be included in a modern car first aid kit. To stop bleeding and first aid for injuries, the following are used: tourniquet that stops the blood; non-sterile bandages (5m x 5 cm – 2 pieces, 5m x 10 cm – 2 pieces, 7m x 14 cm – 1 piece, 5m x 7 c

Symptoms and treatment of ligament sprains, diagnosis, prevention Spraining the ligaments of a joint is not a catastrophic injury, but causes considerable inconvenience. In connection with frequent domestic and industrial injuries, the symptoms and treatment of ligament sprains are among the top que

Fractures of arms and legs - general principles of treatment of fractures of limbs In the statistics of serious injuries, fractures of arms and legs occupy the first place. And this is not surprising, because these parts are the most mobile. In winter, the most frequent cause of injuries is a fall.

Symptoms and treatment of Schlatter's disease Schlätter's disease (Osgood-Schlätter) is a pathology of the musculoskeletal system characterized by destruction of the core of the tibial bone. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in teenagers who are actively involved in sports. Football, volleyball,

Medical treatment of bone pain - important information for the patient Osalgia is bone pain that accompanies the underlying pathology. Osalgia can occur at any age and be a symptom of both viral pathology and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, blood diseases, and tumor-like neoplasms. Bone pain

Symptoms of joint dislocation Dislocation of the joint is the displacement of the articular surface of the bones, which is accompanied by damage to the capsule-ligamentous apparatus. Dislocation is usually accompanied by damage to the soft tissues of the joint. At the same time, ligaments with blood

What you need to know about joint instability Joint instability is a condition that is characterized by excessive mobility of joint parts and is manifested by the impossibility of performing one or another movement in full. Knee, shoulder and elbow joints are most prone to instability. Instability

Features of plastic surgery of the cruciate ligament of the knee joint The most effective method of treatment of intra-articular injuries of the knee is anterior cruciate ligament plastic surgery. Among the advantages of the operation are a short rehabilitation period and a minimal number of complic

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 s

Hematoma drainage and other methods of its treatment The human body is permeated with blood vessels. During domestic, industrial or sports injuries, the integrity of the wall of one or another vessel is violated. This threatens bleeding or the formation of a hematoma. Hematoma - accumulation of liqu

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 fl