Tkachenko Oleksandr Hryhorovych

Work experience: 21 years

Category: Higher

Education:

• National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, internship at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, specialization in orthopedics and traumatology;
• National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L. Shupyk, specialization in pediatric orthopedics and traumatology

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the Kyiv branch of the All-Ukrainian Public Organization "Ukrainian Association of Orthopedic Traumatologists";
• regular qualification improvement and professional development at the National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education named after P.L. Shupyk in areas such as peripheral nervous system diseases, osteoarthritis of large joints, deforming arthritis, injuries and surgery;
• active participation in international and national conferences, seminars, and masterclasses dedicated to modern aspects of orthopedics and traumatology, including events like: "World congress on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases", masterclasses on modern diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, arthritis, and elbow joint injuries, as well as rehabilitation after trauma.

Areas of professional development:

• over 4 years of practical experience as a massage therapist in the physiotherapy department, where I assisted patients with various musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, and also worked as a nurse at the traumatology point of Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 7, providing specialized outpatient care under the guidance of experienced orthopedic traumatologists, including wound treatment, ligament sprains, bruises, fractures, and first aid for animal and insect bites;
• experience as an orthopedic traumatologist in the traumatology department of Kyiv City Clinical Hospital No. 6, where I provided inpatient care to patients with orthopedic and traumatology profiles in emergency and planned settings, performed various surgical interventions on the musculoskeletal system and soft tissues. Also, provided consultations to patients from other departments (therapy, surgery, neurology, cardioreumatology, rehabilitation);
• active study of modern diagnostic and treatment methods in orthopedics and traumatology, regular participation in professional conferences, seminars, and masterclasses for experience exchange with colleagues.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in adults and children over 11 years old: fractures, dislocations, ligament sprains, bruises;
• assistance with limb injuries: fracture reduction and dislocation reduction, application of modern fixation bandages and orthoses, aesthetic wound suturing;
• rehabilitation assistance for animal bites, including insect bites (including ticks);
• diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• diagnosis and treatment of various joint contractures;
• diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases: osteoarthritis, inflammatory processes in joints accompanied by pain, swelling, and limited mobility;
• diagnosis and treatment of degenerative changes in joints: osteoarthritis, joint contractures;
• diagnosis and treatment of various forms of scoliosis, flatfoot, and foot deformities in children;
• joint puncture, intra-articular injections, periarticular blocks, PRP therapy, toenail resection for ingrown toenails;
• surgical interventions: various types of metal osteosynthesis, removal of metal fixators, tendon suturing, as well as minimally invasive surgeries on the hands;
• consultation of relatives on proper care for patients after injuries and surgeries.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• patient rehabilitation, the use of hardware treatment methods such as shockwave therapy, ultraphonophoresis, magnetolaser;
• diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases;
• treatment of combat injury consequences, defects, deformities, and amputations (application of the latest technologies in defect treatment).

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• 'I enjoy walking in nature, cycling trips, and reading, especially literature on medicine and popular science books. Favorite books: Henry Marsh's series about surgery. Favorite films: detective stories, historical dramas, fantasy."

Doctor's advice:

• "Listen to the doctor's advice, follow his recommendations, and don't delay the visit. Quick response to an injury or illness will help avoid complications and speed up the recovery process. Thorough treatment after injuries and surgeries with a return to full life is impossible without proper rehabilitation and support."