In winter, injury increases sharply. It knows any orthopedist traumatologist, forced to even take patients in the injury. The colder on the street, the more snow and ice - the longer the queue for the doctor. If the ice comes, the abundance of injuries becomes the nature of the epidemic. The orthopedist traumatologist, the doctor, a candidate of medical sciences, a leading specialist in the field of sports traumatology and the treatment of joints Yuriy's Jury, told how to behave in winter, not to cripple.
What damage can be obtained when you fall on ice?
Most often in people who fall on ice are diagnosed:
- fractures;
- dislocations;
- Card and brain injuries and brain shake;
- hematomas (large "bruises");
- Ears of soft tissues.
Some injuries are sufficiently light. They are unpleasant, but are not associated with impaired integrity of the structures of the musculoskeletal system. Other damage is quite serious, and without medical care does not do without medical care.
Orthopedist Traumatologist, Doctor, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Leading Specialist in the field of sports traumatology and treatment Sustavo Yuriy's
Here The most frequent causes of appeal to racepoints in the winter season:
- fractures of the ray-tank joint;
- Fracture of the shoulder bone - when falling with a support on the elbow;
- Fracture of the hip neck - often occurs in women after menopause;
- damage to the ankle joint;
- Head injuries.
5 tips that will avoid winter injuries
1. Choose the right shoes
The sole should be ribbed. Otherwise, its grip with the surface will be weak. You will scorify and fall.
It is worth abandoning uncomfortable shoes. Do not wear high-heeled boots or on the platform. You can turn the leg and dislocate ankle joint. Heel must be stable. It is desirable that its height does not exceed 4 cm.
2. Refuse uncomfortable clothes
Some types of clothing make a person a little-moving, awkward. Therefore, he does not keep the balance when it is sculpted. Unwanted clothing items include:
Volumetric caps that prevent the review by limiting sights.
Volumetric jackets, including hooded - they not only interfere with the review, but also do a person awkward.
Long sheepskins or fur coats. When walking on the inclined surface or along the steps, they can cause fall because they will be confused.
Too narrow skirts or pants limit feet mobility. They cause discomfort when walking, reduce step length and do not allow maneuvering to restore equilibrium.
In winter, the beauty of the year should prefer convenience. However, one does not exclude the other. Just buy yourself clothes that will be simultaneously both beautiful and comfortable.
In winter, the number of injuries increases sharply
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3. Observe the basic safety rules, engaged in winter sports.
In winter, many play hockey, skiing and skating. These sports are very traumatic. To protect your limbs from damage, observe the basic safety rules for winter sports:
Do not try to "jump above the head": Do not develop speed over measures, do not try to make complex tricks.
Be careful and look around. Even if you are a professional, you can overtaken from the back of a novice, which first became skiing.
Do not dress too warm. You take care and can catch a cold.
If you have not previously skiing or skating, spend several classes with an instructor. It will help to get used in the new sport, without putting the cones. Moreover, not only in the portable, but also literally. Cones on the forehead will really be less.
4. Do not drink alcohol
It is believed that strong spirits can be drunk "for warming." But it is not. The subjective feeling of comfort actually arises due to the fact that the body gives heat to the environment.
But the main thing - alcohol violates coordination and reduces the sensitivity threshold for both cold and pain. He relieves fear and pushes a person to reckless action. Therefore, people in a state of alcohol intoxication are injured much more often.
5. Fall right
Not every fall ends with a fracture of bones or dislocation of the joints. Anyone can fall. But you need to do it right to avoid injury.
If you slipped and feel that you are about to fall:
- Do not put your hands forward - better bend them to soften fall;
- strain muscles and grouped;
- Do not fall on the tailbone, try to fall on the buttocks and roll on the side;
- Do not fall on your back - go on the side;
- If the falls on the back can not be avoided, try at least not to hit the ground about the Earth, to prevent the brain shake: To do this, press the chin to chest.
If the injury could not be avoided, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor for help. In the case when you can't get to the injury, ask for support from people around you or use the phone to call "ambulance".