Development and Perfection of Pediatric Traumatologic and Orthopaedic Service in Russia

Abstract

Dynamics of the indices of injuries, congenital and acquired diseases of loco-motor system as well as invalidism rate in Russian children during the period from 1992 to 2002 are presented. The organization of specialized traumatologic and orthopaedic care at all medical institutions are analyzed, positive and negative aspects is detected. Perspective directions of activity of public health administrations, scientific as well as treatment-and prophylactic institutions are suggested.