Gunshot wounds in Ternopil

Gunshot wounds are penetrating injuries that require urgent neurosurgical intervention to remove foreign bodies (fragments, bullets) and treat the wound. The surgeon removes non-viable tissue, stops bleeding, and seals the damaged membranes of the brain to prevent the development of sepsis and severe neurological complications.

20+

years of experience in neurosurgery

3000+

operations performed

35+

internships in Europe

100%

modern techniques

INTERNSHIP SINCE 2002

LEONTIEV OLEKSIY

neurosurgeon of the highest category
candidate of medical sciences

head of the neurosurgical department
KNP "TOKPL" TOR

Types
Gunshot wounds to the spine and spinal cord are divided into:

Injuries to the soft tissues surrounding the spinal column,
Impermeable,
The penetrating blind,
Penetrating through and through.

Depending on the type of injury, the clinical picture will vary.

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from the type of weapon used and the type of instrument that caused the impact,
from the localization and extent of the damage area,
from the type of early canal,
from the presence of spinal cord injury .

Clinical picture

Impaired or absent movement, muscle weakness (paresis, plegia) below the level of injury,
Loss of sensation (anesthesia) below the level of injury,
Central type pelvic organ dysfunction (in the form of incontinence or acute retention).

Diagnostics

X-rays allow you to determine: the type of instrument that caused the injury, the condition of the bone structures, and the number of metal foreign bodies.
MSCT (multislice computed tomography) is the leading diagnostic method for gunshot wounds of the spinal cord , making it possible to determine the presence of hemorrhages and foreign bodies, assess the degree of spinal cord compression, clarify the number of foreign objects, and also allows you to determine the type of injury (soft tissue injury, penetrating wound, non-penetrating wound), and conduct dynamic observation.
Given that most of the striking elements are metal, MRI is contraindicated in these types of injuries. MRI can be performed only after removal of all metal fragments.

Treatment
Surgical treatment for penetrating injuries is performed under general anesthesia. In case of compression of the spinal cord by bone fragments, foreign bodies, or hematoma, the first stage of treatment is decompression (release) of the spinal cord from the factors compressing it, and all foreign objects are removed, if possible.

In the future, if necessary, a stabilizing operation is performed.

The neurosurgical department of the KNP KHOKL KOR performs all types of reconstructive and stabilizing operations for spinal injuries.

Article written: 22.01.2026

Article reviewed by a medical professional: 09.06.2026

Article author: Леонтьєв Олексій

If you have any of the signs or symptoms mentioned in the article, we recommend that you make an appointment with a specialist.

Frequently Asked Questions about gunshot wounds

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How to get treatment according to the method gunshot wounds in Ternopil?

To get treatment, leave a request on the website via the “Make an appointment” button or call. The initial appointment is held at: Ternopil city, st. Trolleybusna, 14.

Patients’ procedure:

Make an appointment: Fill out an application on the website or call the reception.
Prepare documents: Bring your existing medical records and images (MRI/CT).
Consultation: The neurosurgeon will conduct an examination, study the images, and determine the indications for the procedure.

Where is gunshot wounds performed in Ternopil?

Admission and procedure are carried out on the basis of a specialized department:

Institution: KNP “TOKPL” TOR (Neurosurgical Department).
Doctor: Leontiev Oleksiy Oleksandrovych – Head of the Department, Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Address: Ternopil, 14 Troleybusna Street.
Phone appointment: (073) 486 18 85

The article was reviewed by a medical specialist

Leontiev Alexey

neurosurgeon of the highest category

The information provided in this article, checked by a neurosurgeon of the highest category, Leontiev Alexey. It is of a general informational nature and does not replace the consultation of a specialist. For recommendations on diagnosis and treatment, a doctor's consultation is required.

ADDRESS

14, Trolleybusna St., Ternopil

PHONE +38 067 301 33 03

OPENING HOURS

Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Precise diagnosis

Treatment planning is based on high-precision MRI, CT, and EEG images, which allows for a detailed assessment of the state of nervous structures even before the procedure begins.

Safety and Sterility Standards

Minimally invasive interventions are performed in the operating room in compliance with absolute sterility and under continuous X-ray or ultrasound control.