We often learn about certain structures in our body only when pain appears in them. Every day we move, run and jump without thinking about the load carried by one of the strongest connective structures in our body — the Achilles tendon.

Ukraine’s healthcare system today offers unprecedented freedom: patients can independently choose the level of medical care — from a family doctor to a highly specialized surgical hospital. However, with the expansion of opportunities, the dilemma of choice has also emerged.

Today, being strong is not only about resilience of spirit, but also about the ability to listen to your body’s signals in time. Daily routines often mask the first signs of discomfort, but true inner strength shows when we choose to act for the sake of our health.

The field of traumatology and orthopedics today is not just about fractures and bruises, but about how to maximize a patient’s quality of life with minimal effort. Traumatology is one of the most technologically diverse areas of medicine. Modern science offers a wide range of devices, procedures, as well as surgical and non-surgical methods for correcting musculoskeletal disorders.

The war has undeniably changed our everyday life: always being ready for anything, keeping an emergency backpack packed since 2022, listening for the sound of air raid sirens at night, and often falling asleep in shelters in completely uncomfortable positions while holding our children. Providing a home with light, warmth, and drinking water is difficult during blackouts not only financially but also physically. The body gets tired of being constantly on alert and living in a “fight or flight” mode. Our health always requires attention, care, and support, and during war — even more so.

Hammertoe deformity of the toes is a problem that deserves attention and is often underestimated. At first, your toes begin to bend slightly — this may seem like a minor consequence of uncomfortable footwear or flat feet.

Knee Osteoarthritis – one of the most common reasons patients visit traumatologists at the Rudenko Medical Center.

The leading trauma surgeons at the Rudenko Medical Center have prepared clear, comprehensive answers to the most common questions asked by patients experiencing shoulder pain.

Sometimes the joint reminds of itself not only with pain. A crunch, a click, a feeling of falling out - all this can bother the patient with joint diseases that are not visible to the naked eye. Then it is clear that it is time to contact a traumatologist at the Rudenko Medical Center. 

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we don't notice how valuable it is for us to perform the simplest, most familiar daily movements: getting out of bed on our own, sitting down freely, lacing our shoes, or taking a walk in the park. But that's not the case for everyone. For those who have suffered from arthrosis or the consequences of injuries for years, every day resembles a struggle with pain and a test for each independent step. Then only hip and knee replacement surgery gives a chance for a new life.