Telemedicine consultation helped the convict to avoid leg amputation

The turning point has come for Arman, a convict who is serving a sentence in institution No. 45. He filed health complaints, reporting pain in his left lower leg. As soon as Arman asked for medical help, diagnostics was organized using the Zoom platform, which was attended by leading specialists from the National Scientific Center for Traumatology and Orthopedics named after Academician N.D. Batpenov from Astana. This format is used in complex clinical cases when it is necessary to obtain advice on diagnosis, treatment methods or clarify the indications for surgery. Earlier, Arman faced the threat of leg amputation, but he decided to abandon such a radical method of treatment. After consulting with the NNCTO professors, he was recommended to carry out the operation as planned, which gives a chance for a full recovery. Arman expressed gratitude to the medical staff and administration of the institution, noting that thanks to an organized consultation, he had