Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics

The Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics or RISC RTO (Russian: Российский научный центр «Восстановительная травматология и ортопедия» имени академика Г. А. Илизарова) is a medical institution located in the city of Kurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia; and financed by the Russian Federal State. The center is the largest in the world that specializes in the treatment of complex orthopaedic problems.[1]

Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics or RISC RTO
Российский научный центр «Восстановительная травматология и ортопедия» имени академика Г. А. Илизарова
Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Geography
LocationKurgan, Kurgan Oblast, Russia
Coordinates55°29′36.90″N 65°18′26.29″E
Organisation
FundingFederal State-Funding
TypeSpecialist
Services
SpecialityMethod of transosseous osteosynthesis or Ilizarov method for surgical procedure to lengthen or reshape limb bones with the Ilizarov apparatus
History
OpenedDecember 1971 (1971-12)
Links
WebsiteEnglish language Website of the Center

It is named after the orthopedic surgeon Gavriil Abramovich Ilizarov who invented the Ilizarov apparatus, which is a method of transosseous osteosynthesis or Ilizarov method for the surgical procedure to lengthen or reshape limb bones.

Every year over 9,000 people receive treatment and rehabilitation at the RISC RTO.[2] Patients of any country and age group can apply for treatment at the RISC RTO.[2] The center is registered as one of the largest hospitals in the world and has the ability to treat up to 1,000 patients at any time.[1]

As at mid-2010, Professor Vladimir I. Shevtsov was the General Director of the center and taught the application of the Ilizarov methods in numerous countries including the US, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Japan, and South Korea.[3] Since October 2010, the center is headed by Alexander V. Gubin.

Scientific Center was awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour in 1982.

References
  1. "Small Bone Innovations, Inc. Extends its Exclusive Training Agreement with Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for an Additional 5 Years". China Weekly News. 17 August 2010. Archived from the original on 28 March 2015. Retrieved 3 August 2012 – via HighBeam.
  2. "The Ilizarov Centre today". ilizarov.ru. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
  3. "International Collaborations". leg-lengthening.com. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
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