Articles on traumatology
Burns are the most common injuries in everyday life and at work. Depending on the type of agent, its volume, time of exposure and area of damage, burns can be of different severity. The article will discuss the methods of providing first aid for various types of burns and what absolutely cannot be
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 tendon tea
Symptoms, treatment, recovery period after surgery for hip fracture Symptoms of a hip fracture in an elderly person are well known to doctors. This injury is considered the most dangerous in old age, recovery is very difficult. In most cases, a person becomes disabled after an injury. Most often, t
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 the s
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 treatment
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
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-osteosynthesis
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
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 pathology c
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
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 difficult t
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