Department of orthopaedics and traumatology
The orthopaedics and traumatology department of the Helios Medical Centre deals with the study, analysis, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of congenital or acquired pathologies of the human musculoskeletal system, as well as related structures of the body. Various modern methods of diagnostics and therapy are used here for treatment of arthrosis, all kinds of arthritis (gouty, infectious, rheumatoid), spinal diseases (radiculitis, intervertebral hernia, osteochondrosis, spondyloarthrosis, and so on).
In the process of diagnosis and treatment patients can be prescribed therapy with hyaluronic acid, A-PRP (therapy with own blood plasma enriched with platelets), drug blockade.
The office is equipped with the most modern high-tech specialised equipment, thanks to which doctors have ample opportunities to perform operations and manipulations of different levels of complexity with the same high positive effect. Kinesiotaping, mesotherapy, knee joint puncture, ultrasound examination of joints, vessels, intra-articular or periarticular injections - all this is in the price list of services of orthopaedic and traumatological direction of the medical centre "Helios".
Surgeons-physicians of the clinic are highly qualified specialists with considerable experience in this field, who regularly improve their level of knowledge and skills at specialised courses, conferences and seminars. At the first consultation appointment the doctor necessarily explains to the patient about further diagnostic and treatment methods necessary for application.
Frequent questions about the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
What does the trauma surgeon look at?
Traumatologist during the examination assesses the features of posture and gait, the condition of the skin and soft tissues (presence of haematomas, swellings), deformities of joints and limbs, conducts their palpation (detects signs of broken bones, pain points), assesses the volume of movement and the severity of tendon reflexes.
What is the difference between an orthopedist and a traumatologist?
An orthopaedist diagnoses and treats congenital and acquired (including trauma) diseases of the musculoskeletal system, while a traumatologist treats acute, recent traumas (mechanical injuries) and their consequences. The two specialities are very closely related.
How much does it cost to see a traumatologist?
The cost of a consultation appointment with a traumatologist at the Helios Centre - from 550 to 700 UAH, the cost of services (manipulations) - from 150 UAH.