Mine blast injuries: X-ray and computed tomographic diagnostics of limb injuries
https://doi.org/10.18705/2782-3806-2025-5-3-230-250
EDN: QSMYNR
Abstract
Mine blast injuries are among the most severe types of combat and peacetime injuries. In most cases, the main localizations of damage are limb wounds. This article discusses current approaches to visualization of mine blast injuries of the limbs, diagnostic capabilities and features of application in clinical practice.
About the Authors
A. M. Klimovich
Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Klimovich Anastasiya M., resident of the Department
of Radiation Diagnostics and medical imaging with the
clinic
A. G. Frumen
Main Military Clinical Hospital of the Troops of the National Guard of the Russian Federation, Balashikha, Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Frumen Albina G., radiologist
D. A. Beregovskii
Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Beregovskii Daniil A., resident of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics and medical imaging with the clinic
A. Yu. Efimtsev
Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Efimtsev Aleksandr Yu., doctor of medical sciences,
associate professor of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics and medical imaging with the clinic
G. E. Trufanov
Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Trufanov Gennady E., doctor of medical sciences,
professor, head of the department of radiation diagnostics and medical imaging with clinic
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Klimovich A.M., Frumen A.G., Beregovskii D.A., Efimtsev A.Yu., Trufanov G.E. Mine blast injuries: X-ray and computed tomographic diagnostics of limb injuries. Russian Journal for Personalized Medicine. 2025;5(3):230-250. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.18705/2782-3806-2025-5-3-230-250. EDN: QSMYNR
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