Do you have back or joint pain, or a bunion on your foot? Have you sustained a serious injury that looks very much like a sprain or a fracture? Contact the orthopedics and traumatology department of St. Luke’s Clinic, located in the Chernivtsi region.
An experienced traumatologist-orthopedist will provide first aid, conduct an initial examination and investigation to clarify the diagnosis. Based on the data obtained, they will prescribe the necessary treatment and monitor its effectiveness.
Traumatologist-orthopedist – what kind of doctor is this?
A traumatologist-orthopedist is a specialist who deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system diseases. Their competence includes restoring the function of joints, bones, and the muscular-ligamentous system, disrupted due to injuries and various diseases.
Traumatology is the science of violent or accidental injuries.
The term “orthopedics” is derived from the Greek words “ortos” – straight, correct, and “paideia” – upbringing. It describes a branch of medicine that studies the origin and treatment of various deformities and dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. The cause of these can be trauma, a congenital defect, or a systemic disease.
Thus, a traumatologist-orthopedist is a narrow specialist with knowledge and skills in the field of traumatology, orthopedics, surgery, and sports medicine.
What symptoms require a visit to a traumatologist-orthopedist?
Reasons for seeking help may include:
- severe bruises, sprains, and tears of ligaments, tendons;
- leg pain – in the knees, hip joints, or feet due to flat feet;
- suspected fracture or dislocation;
- formation of false joints (pseudoarthrosis).
An orthopedist-traumatologist also deals with the diagnosis and treatment of tunnel syndromes, congenital and acquired skeletal deformities (clubfoot, scoliosis).
It is recommended to seek help if you are bothered by the following symptoms:
- discomfort, pain and/or stiffness in the joints, occurring in the mornings or after a long rest;
- characteristic cracking and clicking when bending and extending joints, causing pain;
- rapid fatigue of back or leg muscles;
- aching or pulling pain in the limbs, with no apparent cause;
- worsening posture.
Our department uses both conservative and surgical methods. It is very important to “catch” the disease at an early stage so that treatment yields maximum results.
Do not underestimate the danger of closed injuries, as you are unlikely to be able to determine the true extent of the damage yourself. Delaying a visit to the doctor is not advisable, as prolonged treatment can lead to serious consequences.
What does a traumatologist-orthopedist treat?
At St. Luke’s Clinic, you can undergo a course of treatment for:
- osteoarthritis of any stage;
- all types of flat feet, including hallux valgus – that very bunion on the foot;
- spinal curvature – scoliosis, kyphoscoliosis, and their combinations;
- post-traumatic complications after fractures, dislocations, and ligament sprains;
- epicondylitis – both medial (golfer’s elbow) and lateral (tennis elbow);
- heel spur, medically known as plantar fasciitis;
- arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis;
- hip dysplasia;
- osteochondrosis and intervertebral hernias.
What services do we offer?
The list of services provided includes preventive and rehabilitation measures after conservative treatment or operations on joints and the spine.
If indicated, patients undergo a course of intra-articular injections, where medications are administered directly into the affected area.
To relieve severe back pain, our doctors perform therapeutic paravertebral blocks. These can “turn off” the pain for anywhere from half an hour to several days.
In the case of open wounds, we will disinfect the tissues and apply sutures.
We guarantee a special approach to everyone, as even with identical diagnoses, there are no analogous solutions. Therefore, the complex of procedures and prescribed medications will always differ among different patients.
Diagnostic examination
St. Luke’s Clinic employs competent doctors who are ready to provide timely and effective assistance for pathologies of any complexity. This is a diagnostic and treatment center equipped with modern high-tech equipment.
Radiological diagnostic methods are used to assess the severity and nature of injuries. Depending on the indications, patients may be prescribed conventional X-rays, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging.
Main treatment methods
Diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system often require a comprehensive approach involving several specialists. If necessary, neurologists, rheumatologists, physiotherapists, and massage therapists are involved in the treatment.
In the case of surgical treatment of fractures, we use implants from global brands, which ensure stable fixation without significant tissue trauma. After such an operation, the patient can move the limb almost immediately.
Joint mobilization in the early rehabilitation period improves blood supply to the damaged area, thereby accelerating bone fusion.
In addition, you can undergo a course of rehabilitation with us after dislocations, sprains, and other injuries.
Arthroscopy
St. Luke’s Clinic performs diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases using endoscopic methods with an arthroscope. Such procedures are characterized by low invasiveness with high effectiveness – arthroscopic operations successfully treat pathologies of traumatic and non-traumatic origin.
Arthroscopy is indicated for inflammatory and degenerative joint damage – arthritis, chronic synovitis, and arthrosis. It is used for flushing the joint cavity, treating damaged cartilage and knee menisci. Diagnostic arthroscopy is used to make a final diagnosis if it cannot be achieved by other methods.
5 reasons to contact St. Luke’s Clinic
- We provide emergency care 24 hours a day.
- Treatment is carried out according to modern European standards.
- Procedures requiring pain relief are performed using the latest anesthetics with minimal side effects.
- Thanks to high-quality metal structures used for stable fixation of broken bones, patients quickly and easily return to normal life.
- Due to the use of modern bioinert materials in combination with the low invasiveness of osteosynthesis operations, the damaged part of the body can be moved long before full recovery.
Do you need a truly good traumatologist-orthopedist? Call and make an appointment for a consultation through the call center or directly on the website.
Our services
- Endoprosthetics
- Endoscopic removal of intervertebral disc hernias
- Arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder joints
- Treatment of injuries
- Treatment of orthopedic diseases
- Spine treatment (conservative and surgical)