Every year,
specialists at the Batpenov National Scientific Center of Traumatology and
Orthopedics in the Kazakh capital perform over 8,000 of the most complex
surgeries. Patients from across the country, as well as from abroad, choose to
seek treatment from domestic doctors.
“Many people travel
from abroad, mainly from neighboring countries, because we have renowned
specialists whose names are recognized not only in Kazakhstan, but also
internationally. The center primarily focuses on endoprosthetics, arthroscopy,
and surgeries for the operative treatment of congenital scoliosis. The center
has all the necessary equipment. Our nearby states refer a lot of patients to
us. Additionally, we provide training for specialists from these countries.
Thus, our counterparts from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have received training at
our center,” said Olzhas Bekarissov, Director of the Batpenov National
Scientific Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics.
Leading experts
from Turkey, Germany, China, Russia, India, the United Arab Emirates and
Uzbekistan have gathered in Astana to discuss the most advanced medical
innovations with their Kazakh counterparts. Over the course of a two-day forum,
they will hold a series of workshops and demonstration surgeries. Among those
who will share their valuable experience and best practices is Ulunai Kanatli,
a well-known doctor and professor from the Gazi University Hospital in Ankara.
“Yesterday, I
visited the largest center of traumatology and orthopedics and had the
opportunity to observe their equipment and staff. Everything meets
international standards, and their advanced technology enables them to perform
any type of surgery. As part of a masterclass, I will be carrying out
operations on two patients with rotator cuff tears. One of them will undergo a
tendon transfer surgery that will be performed in Kazakhstan for the first
time. I believe that after this experience, local doctors, who have previously
visited us and observed such surgeries, will also begin performing them here,” Kanatli
said.
Foreign and
domestic companies presented the most cutting-edge global innovations in the
field of diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases at
the exhibition. Among the sought-after developments is the project of the young
Kazakh scientists, which combines medicine and engineering. Thanks to 3D
printing of preoperative models of bones, joints and tissues, doctors can plan
and strategize all the necessary steps in advance.
“The utilization of
3D printing technology for preoperative planning enables the surgeon to
position certain fracture fragments more easily, pre-model the plate, as well
as choose the size and the number of screws. In essence, these models allow for
a rehearsal of the operation in advance, ensuring a well-prepared process
during the actual surgery,” said Yersultan Alzhanov, representative of a
preoperative model manufacturing company.
There are many
plans for the future, industry experts say. In Kazakhstan, there is a need to
establish a separate children's center for traumatology and orthopedics, as
well as situational trauma centers in the regions. The relevant work is
currently underway in this direction. A special focus is also placed on the
advancement of cellular technologies and innovations in implant manufacturing.
