From the point of view of the rehabilitation process, the most attention should be paid to damage to the spine associated with impaired integrity and functionality of the vertebrae. The rehabilitation plan and complexes of measures vary depending on the stability of the damage. So, in case a tendency to vertebral displacement is shown (unstable damage), rehabilitation is… Read More »

Fractures of the spine, complicated by damage to the spinal cord and its structures – roots and membranes, are observed quite often (in 40-70% of cases). Especially often, spinal cord injuries occur during fracture- dislocation of the spine. Symptoms of Complicated Spinal Fractures The symptomatology of neurological changes is extremely diverse and depends on the varying degree of damage… Read More »

When developing an individual treatment plan for each patient, the main task is to provide the strictest rest for the damaged spine in the form of its complete immobilization in one way or another. It is extremely important to prevent secondary displacement of the vertebrae in the fracture area. Strict fixation is especially necessary for fractures… Read More »

Classification of damage to the spine and spinal cord All closed injuries of the spine and spinal cord are divided into 3 main groups. 1. Uncomplicated spinal injuries (subluxations and vertebral fractures without spinal cord injury). 2. Dislocations, fractures and fractures with damage to the spinal cord. 3. Damage to the spinal cord without pronounced bone changes. Closed trauma of… Read More »

Posture of a person is determined by the position of the pelvis, the bends of the spinal column and the position of the head with respect to the body. The posture of each person is variable: it can be free with complete relaxation of the muscles and tense. Between the two extreme positions , a large number of… Read More »

The number of wounded with gunshot wounds of the spine during the Great Patriotic War ranged from 1 to 4%. The number of injured in the spine during the fighting in Vietnam, according to published American data, did not exceed 4.6%. Classification of injuries of the spine and spinal cord Spinal and spinal cord injuries are divided into… Read More »

Scoliosis is called lateral curvature of the spinal column, which is associated with changes in the position and shape of the vertebrae. One bend (C-shaped scoliosis), two oppositely directed curvatures (S-shaped scoliosis) or three (triple scoliosis) are observed. Each type of scoliosis, depending on the direction of the curvature bulge, has a more detailed designation (for example, left-sided… Read More »

Tuberculous spondylitis Tuberculous spondylitis is the most severe and common form of osteoarticular tuberculosis. In most cases, tuberculosis decay affects the thoracic spine (about 60% of cases), the second place in frequency is the lumbar (about 25% of cases), and the third is the cervical and sacral parts. More often, caries damages the vertebral body; primary damage to… Read More »

Paget ‘s disease is a chronic systemic bone disease, but it is often more limited in nature. The origin of the disease remains unclear. Paget ‘s disease is considered to be senile, because its clinical symptoms in noticeable form usually appear at the age of 50-70 years, however, with a targeted x-ray examination, it is possible to identify its initial symptoms in middle… Read More »

Craniostenosis is a deformation of the skull caused by the premature fusion of one or more cranial sutures in the early periods of life, when the growth and development of the brain is not yet complete. This delays the growth of the bones of the skull in a direction perpendicular to the closed suture. The causes of craniostenosis are… Read More »