International holidays - World Traumatologist Day

Due to carelessness, excessive haste and as a result of accidents, the inhabitants of the planet every minute find themselves in situations that result in fractures of joints and bones, sprains of muscles and ligaments. All these injuries can be combined into one word “trauma”. Naturally, in such cases, people turn to a special department - traumatology, where they receive emergency medical care. If during the examination it turns out that the injury is too severe, the patient is given a referral to a traumatologist. On May 20, World Trauma Day is celebrated all over the world. This event provides an excellent opportunity to express gratitude to all who fight for human life every day. This science would never have been able to form into a separately developed branch of medicine if it were not for the reliable foundation laid by the famous ancient scientist and philosopher Hippocrates. He is the author of the original work “On Joints” and the essay “On Fractures”. In his works, the famous ancient Greek healer described his own views on methods of treating injuries of this kind. In modern medicine, doctors today still use the expression “to set a dislocation using the Hippocratic method.” In addition, the great scientist made his contribution to the orthopedic industry by performing many successful experiments. There were a large number of other medical figures who influenced the successful development of the traumatological field. First of all, this is Celsus Aulus Cornelius, who studied dislocations and fractures. G.I. Turner is the first person to found a specialized orthopedic hospital. N.I. deserves special attention. Pirogov, who told the public about methods of treating open fractures. The list of innovations created by scientists in the field of traumatology includes the well-known plaster cast. As for our state, chiropractors appeared in Rus' already in ancient times. The first evidence of their work was recorded in 1655 and dated back to the era of the Russian-Polish military conflict. The documents note the name of Doctor Pervushka Petrov, who served in the tsar’s unit. This indicates a highly qualified chiropractor. In 1654, the capital's school of medicine was opened in Moscow. In the first years of the institution’s existence, the educational part took place with the participation of foreign specialists. Today, in order to become a traumatologist, you will first need to enroll in a university at the appropriate faculty. The training lasts 6 years. After receiving a diploma, the graduate goes to an internship. On this special day, traumatologists accept sincere words of gratitude and memorable gifts. Everyone involved in this industry participates in the celebration. These include traumatologists, orthopedic surgeons, drug and equipment developers, and additional personnel. The event is celebrated by teachers and their students, graduates of specialized universities. Grateful patients, colleagues, friends, relatives, loved ones and simply caring people join the celebration. Radio and television channels broadcast stories about prominent personalities in this area. Specialists who performed complex operations participate in interviews. They talk about their workdays and share recommendations for strengthening and restoring their health. They also talk about the results of the latest research, innovative achievements, and the most serious problems at the moment. Congresses, courses and seminars are organized. Lectures are organized on the state of affairs in the healthcare sector. Celebrations often take place outdoors, provided the weather is good, of course.