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When is Traumatologist Day celebrated in Our Country and the world in 2023
World Traumatology Day is celebrated May 20th. In 2023, the holiday will fall on a Friday. It is not a red day of the calendar, but it is important for all doctors associated with this profession. These are not only traumatologists, but also orthopedists, surgeons, as well as students and professors of specialized educational institutions.
On this day, everyone who has ever received an injury, fractures, dislocations is ready to say words of gratitude to everyone who guards our health. After all, it is the prompt and confident actions of doctors treating injuries that allow many of us to quickly return to a normal way of life after injuries received, and for someone to save this life altogether.
history of the holiday
Traumatology is one of the oldest branches of medicine. Its history begins many centuries ago. After all, the need for the treatment of wounds and injuries in connection with participation in wars and raids, defending one’s territory has always existed. Archaeologists are still finding ancient tools that were supposedly used to treat fractures. Mummies and skeletons were also found with traces of operations on the skull and attempts to splice the bones.
The first to systematize knowledge about the treatment of injuries was the famous scientist and thinker of antiquity Hippocrates. He owns the scientific works “On Fractures” and “On Joints”, where he outlined his views on the methods of treating this type of injury.
In our history there are also references to chiropractors. The first evidence of their activities appeared during the -Polish war. In 1654, the first Moscow Medical School was formed, in which there were two departments: medicinal and bone-setting.
For a long time, surgery and traumatology were inseparable. Only in the XNUMXth century, the latter was recognized as an independent branch of medicine, after which emergency rooms and separate rooms in polyclinics began to be created, where it was possible to receive trauma treatment on an outpatient basis. For more complex injuries, trauma centers have been established.
The development of many areas of medicine was the appearance in the 19th century of anesthesia, antiseptics, plaster casts, X-rays, the importance of which in traumatology is simply invaluable.
This important section in medicine was widely developed after the Great October Revolution, when institutes of orthopedics and traumatology began to open in different cities, departments at medical institutes and institutes for advanced training of doctors.
Currently, domestic orthopedics and traumatology occupy one of the leading places in the world.
Holiday traditions
Traumatologist Day 2023 in Our Country is celebrated by doctors, scientists, scientists associated with this medical field. As a rule, concerts and celebrations are held on this day. Heads of medical institutions congratulate their colleagues, present diplomas and letters of thanks to distinguished employees. Conferences and seminars are always held, where you can learn about the results of modern research, achievements and the latest technologies in this area. Discuss emerging problems and discuss ways to solve them.
Most often, memorable gifts are given on this holiday, but it is especially valuable for a doctor to receive respect and recognition from colleagues and patients.
How to become a traumatologist
The path to a professional traumatologist is very long and difficult. The training of modern traumatologists is carried out by medical higher educational institutions. For six years, students have been mastering basic knowledge in this area, studying special disciplines at the departments of traumatology and orthopedics. After receiving a university diploma, you must complete a one-year internship. Only after this the doctor is allowed to practice independently. After all, such a specialist must have extensive knowledge in the field of the musculoskeletal system, methods for diagnosing and treating various types of injuries, be well versed, like any doctor, in anatomy and physiology, and be able to read x-rays. But even after obtaining all the necessary knowledge and diplomas, a representative of this profession will have to regularly confirm their qualifications and update their knowledge in the development of new technologies and methods of therapy.
Important qualities of a traumatologist are endurance, endurance, attentiveness, stress resistance, dedication and dedication. This profession, of course, can be called a vocation.
Interesting Facts
- One of the strongest bones is the tibia. It is able to withstand loads up to one and a half tons.
- Human bones are completely renewed every seven years, but this process slows down significantly with age.
- Most often, people break the hand and collarbone.
- The American stuntman received the most fractures in his life – more than 400 injuries. However, he lived happily until the age of 80.
- According to scientists, the safest physical exercise is walking.
- In the tenth century AD, a solution of clay, flour and egg white was used to fix fractures.
- Only in the XNUMXth century, alabaster began to be used for the greatest strength of gypsum. However, initially its use was reduced to the fact that the damaged limb was lowered into a barrel with this remedy and waited for it to harden.
- The modern method of applying a plaster cast was used in 1853 in the Caucasian War, which saved many soldiers from amputation.