THE N.I. PIROGOV'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE SURGERY OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM (ON THE OCCASION OF THE 200-th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH)

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the scientific heritage the authors presented the contribution of the great Russian surgeon N.I. Pirogov in the development of surgery of the locomotor system. Discussed in detail next lines of activity of N.I. Pirogov being of interest of trauma and orthopedic surgeons, in particular the: anatomical and physiological approach to studying the issues of surgery of extremities, development of scientific and organizational bases in the domestic military-field surgery, the Pirogov's ideas in the field of reconstructive surgery of the extremities, as well as its contribution to the reforming of surgical education in Russia and improvement of the domestic surgical instruments.

Keywords

• history of medicine
• n.i. pirogov