Volkov Volodymyr Oleksandrovych

Work experience: 3 years

Education:

• Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov;
• Kyiv National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets, internship in trauma and orthopedics, Department of Trauma and Orthopedics

Scientific activity:

• postgraduate student of the Department of Trauma and Orthopedics at the National Medical University named after O.O. Bohomolets;
• co-author of articles in specialized academic publications.

Areas of professional development:

• active participation in national conferences, seminars, and masterclasses on trauma and orthopedics;
• regular completion of professional development courses;
• continuous updating of knowledge in orthopedics and trauma, studying the latest scientific publications in Ukraine and abroad;
• monitoring international changes in approaches to diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases;
• basic proficiency in English and continuous improvement of skills.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, including trauma, fractures, arthritis, osteoporosis, and degenerative-dystrophic changes in joints and bones;
• removal of foreign bodies from soft tissues, including ticks;
• consultations after animal bites, rabies vaccination, and post-trauma vaccination;
• intra-articular injections and platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP);
• applying plaster and polymer bandages (scotch-cast);
• metal osteosynthesis (MOS) after bone fractures, as well as removal of metal fixators after fracture healing;
• assisting with injuries and performing initial surgical treatment of limb wounds (IST).

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "My hobby is active recreation: in summer, I enjoy playing basketball, and in winter, I love skiing. My favorite films are those made in the Quentin Tarantino universe. As for books, I am most passionate about science fiction, especially Dan Simmons' 'Hyperion Cantos', as well as practical-oriented literature."

Doctor's advice:

• "Move every day, think positively, eat wisely, recover properly — your health is in your hands!"