Articles on orthopedics and traumatology

Causes of development, symptoms and treatment of enthesopathy Enthesopathy is a disease in which pathological changes can affect three structures of the human body - ligaments, tendons and joint capsules. These structures are united by two factors - they consist of connective tissue and are attac

Patella fracture: treatment and rehabilitation A fracture of the patella is rare - it accounts for 1.5% of all traumatic fractures. It is more often diagnosed in the elderly, mainly as a result of a banal street injury. Treatment and recovery after a patellar fracture is carried out only under th

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

Symptoms and treatment of bursitis Bursitis is an inflammation of one or more synovial bags (bursae) in the joint area. The bursa cavity is covered with a synovial membrane that secretes a lubricating fluid. There are about 160 synovial bags in the human body. In case of bursa inflammation of any

Causes of pain under the left shoulder blade Pain under the scapula can be caused by inflammation or trauma in the shoulder area or be one of the symptoms of a serious disease of the chest and abdominal organs (myocardial infarction, lung cancer, and others). Localization of pain is important for di

Types of osteosynthesis, essence of the procedure Osteosynthesis is a surgical intervention performed with the aim of repositioning (combining) bone fragments with ensuring their immobility until complete fusion. Various types of osteosynthesis are used in medicine, each of which has its own charact

Metalosteosynthesis of bones - indications and contraindications for carrying out Osteosynthesis is the operation of connecting bone fragments with the help of special fasteners. The method is mostly used for the treatment of various fractures. The rehabilitation period after metallo-osteosynthes

How to treat tendinitis of the knee joint. Types of pathology, symptoms Tendinitis is the inflammation of tendons and muscle tissues, which can develop anywhere. How to treat tendinitis of the knee joint or other types of diseases is determined by the doctor. Reasons of development This pat

Nose fracture in children and adults - symptoms and treatment Nose fracture in children and adults is an injury that is diagnosed in 40% of cases from general injuries to the face. Most often, this is the result of a direct injury - for example, when hitting the bridge of the nose or another part of

Menisciopathy of the knee joint - symptoms, treatment, prevention Meniscopathy – damage to the knee joint due to stretching or impact. The pathology is common among men aged 20 to 40 years. Athletes are in a special risk zone. Meniscopathy of the knee joint is divided into the following types: ru

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

The cause of lameness in children and adults, symptoms, treatment Gait disorder is not a critical condition for a person, but it causes a feeling of discomfort. Therefore, the question "Why did lameness appear when walking?", "How to get rid of it?" and such are often placed at a doctor's appointmen

Throughout our lives, we move with the help of joints that hold our limbs. If the joints suffer, we lose the ability to move easily and freely. Movement is life, so it is imperative to pay attention to the health of the joints. Deforming osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the joints, which is bett

General principles of spinal compression fracture treatment Treatment of a compression fracture of the spine is a complex task that will require great perseverance from both the patient and the doctor. The struggle with the consequences of this injury can last for months, its results are difficul

Polyarthritis of the fingers - symptoms, treatment, prevention Polyarthritis is a serious joint disease characterized by the formation of bone deformities. In the absence of qualified treatment, the disease can lead to disability. In some cases, the pathology develops independently, mostly it is par

Causes, symptoms, treatment of acute synovitis of the knee joint Synovitis is a pathological process characterized by accumulation of effusion (fluid) in the joint cavity. The disease can affect both large and small joints. Symptoms of synovitis of the ankle joint are identical to manifestations of

Arthritis of the hip joint or coxarthrosis - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment Coxarthrosis is a chronic disease manifested by damage to the hip joint, starting from the articular cartilage and ending with its ligamentous apparatus. This pathology, once it occurs, does not disappear, gradually progress

Traumatologist A traumatologist-orthopedic doctor is a specialist whose competence includes diagnosis and development of effective schemes for the treatment of injuries and pathological processes in the organs of the musculoskeletal system. It will help in case of congenital or acquired pathologies