Techniques for walking on snowy ground without falling

Warning that one should not walk with large strides on icy roads, Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Fatih Karaaslan stated that one should take small steps and that hands should not be in pockets.

Stating that avoiding sharp turns and sudden movements in snowy and icy areas is always very important, Karaaslan said; "The most important thing is that we need to walk in a balanced way and look ahead. Otherwise, there could be bad consequences.

"WE PAY ATTENTION TO THE STEP WE TAKE"

At the forefront of these are soft tissue traumas and even some negative outcomes that require surgical approaches for treatment, such as wrist fractures, and hip fractures as age advances.

For this reason, first of all, we pay attention to the step we take while walking. After encountering such a trauma, it is necessary to apply to a health center where an orthopedics or traumatology specialist is present.

However, during the period until reaching the facility, the injured limb must be immobilized, ice treatment should be applied if possible until arrival, and then it should be handed over to an orthopedics or traumatology specialist," he said.

"STAY CALM AFTER FALLING"

Stating that one should remain calm after experiencing such a trauma, Karaaslan said; "If the patient has relatives with them, it is best to bring them into an anatomical position and wait for medical personnel to arrive, or avoid any medical intervention until our patient is transported to a health center. We encounter everything from simple soft tissue injuries to spinal fractures, or to give an example, a person whose foot slips can also hit their head on a hard surface. These seemingly minor traumas can lead to life-threatening problems. Therefore, it is beneficial to be careful. If such an injury occurs, it must be quickly transported to the nearest health institution," he said.