Winter is a time of increased danger

Winter is a time of increased injury. The reason is often ice, early nightfall, and slippery shoes. The deterioration of the condition of the roadway affects the increase in the frequency of road accidents and the increase in the number of victims. According to statistics, winter injuries account for up to 15% of the incidence of temporary disability. In icy conditions, it is better to stay at home, but if you need to go outside, then wear the most comfortable flat shoes, avoid haste, and avoid dangerous areas.; when exiting public transport or going down the stairs, be sure to hold onto the railing or ask passersby for help.

Chills and frostbite (15-17% of all winter injuries) are another serious problem in traumatology. In case of frostbite, never rub the affected area with snow. To prevent tissue necrosis, warming of the affected area should be gradual! 

An aggravating factor of injury is alcohol intoxication, which accompanies injuries in almost 30% of cases. To reduce the risk of falling in icy conditions, the following rules must be followed::

• preferably wear shoes with flat soles or low square heels.;

• you can attach a strip of sandpaper or ordinary adhesive tape to the sole of the shoe, shoes with a fluted sole are better suited.;

• in icy conditions, you need to walk in a special way - as if sliding a little, as if on small skis, stepping on the entire sole.;

take care of yourself!!!