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Will they take me into the army with synovitis? Causes and methods of treating synovitis of the knee joint

Gap knee meniscus is a pathology that requires special attention from conscripts. Many young guys need to know whether they are being drafted into the army with a torn meniscus or whether they are able to obtain a guaranteed exemption from military service. Severe pathology guarantees elimination of the need for military service.

Features of the pathology of a knee meniscus tear

Meniscus tear

Not every meniscal tear guarantees exemption from military service. The guy should know the features of the pathology, since damage and removal of the meniscus has different effects on his health and future life.

The meniscus is an elastic cartilage layer in the knees, necessary to reduce shock loads on the knee joints and reduce friction during movement. Severe injury may limit mobility knee joint and complete immobilization. In most situations after surgical removal cartilage layer, you can still lead an active lifestyle.

A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries. Athletes are usually susceptible to pathology. Proper rehabilitation allows you to return to your previous lifestyle almost immediately, since on the first day after surgical intervention you can walk, and after a month the function of your knees is completely restored. The most important thing is to take into account the health status of the young man at the time of conscription into the army.

How a knee injury will affect military service

In situations where a guy injured his knee before or during the draft, a 6-month deferment is allowed. The right to exemption from the army is secured by Article 85 of the Schedule of Diseases. A deferment is provided for treatment: medication, surgery, rehabilitation period. The main goal is to restore the functionality of the knees.

After completion rehabilitation period carried out comprehensive examination guy. Members of the military medical commission make decisions about conscription based on the guy’s health condition.

Gonarthrosis

Removal of the meniscus threatens the development of gonarthrosis. Injury cartilage tissue is not considered by the Regulations on Military Medical Examination, so the guy can still be drafted into the army. However, arthrosis of the knees is a reason for subsequent enlistment in the reserve. The greatest risks are associated with deformed arthrosis, in which the width of the joint space increases to 2–4 millimeters.

Knee injuries can lead to joint instability. This complication is caused by improper treatment or refusal to see a doctor.

The following reasons lead to exemption from the army:

knee instability 2 – 3 degrees;
instability with dislocations less than 3 times a year;
instability of the knees, diagnosed by special methods.

If enough time has passed after the knee meniscus injury and the young man has rehabilitated, he can be recruited. Required for military service complete cure meniscus tear.

Opportunities for obtaining a military ID

To obtain a military ID, you will need medical documents confirming the possibility of enlisting in the reserves without military service. Members of the medical board must obtain and review current medical card with records confirming contact with a traumatologist or surgeon.

If the operation was carried out before the start of the conscription, on medical examination You will need to take an extract from the hospital, ultrasound images and MRI. Menisci that remain untreated and have not returned to their previous functionality are guaranteed exemption from upcoming military service.

If gonarthrosis develops, you will need to present X-rays, CT, and MRI. The main task is to confirm the non-conscription diagnosis.

Meniscus tear

Knee instability confirmed x-rays or radiation diagnostics.

The following serious injuries are considered:

separation of the labrum;
defect articular surface;
head defect;
displacement of the knee joints.

Before making a final decision, the conscript goes through additional examination from the military registration and enlistment office. After additional diagnostics the final decision is made.

Consequences of refusing surgery

As we have already guessed, the delay is due to the need for treatment for the subsequent restoration of the functions of the knee joint. The conscript must visit an orthopedist for diagnosis accurate diagnosis and subsequent effective treatment. In severe cases, surgery is required. Subsequently, the patient may refuse treatment at his own risk, but a re-examination is required after 6 to 12 months. If the knee joint continues to have limited movement and function, you may be eligible for a draft exemption.

A meniscal tear is serious defeat large knee joint with subsequent limitation in movement, therefore, with such a pathology, service is impossible. Conscripts who have restored the functionality of their knees and meniscus serve in the army on a general basis and cannot count on concessions while serving their homeland.

Knee surgery

A knee meniscus tear requires a referral for surgery, but the patient has the right to refuse surgery. This will require a special application to the military commissariat. The application must be drawn up in free form and addressed to the doctor and the head of the department of the military commissariat.

A sore leg often requires surgery to restore the functionality of the knee joint. The operation allows you to obtain a deferment from military conscription, after which a repeat examination is required to evaluate functional state knee joint. If a conscript refuses to undergo surgery for any reason, he has the right to receive a deferment from service.

It is difficult to serve in the army with torn menisci of the knee joint, so after 6 months a re-examination is carried out to determine the possibility of serving in the army.

Today we offer an article on the topic: “Do people with arthritis join the army?” We tried to describe everything clearly and in detail. If you have any questions, ask at the end of the article.

Exemption from the army is determined according to the Schedule of Diseases, which includes arthritis, but with the following caveat: “ Chronic forms reactive arthritis in the absence of exacerbation of the disease for more than 5 years and without dysfunction of the joints, do not constitute a basis for the application of this article, do not interfere with the passage of military service, admission to military educational institutions and schools,” that is, from this Schedule it follows that if there are no exacerbations for 5 years, and the functions of the joints are not impaired, then you can serve. The specified Schedule of Diseases is established in the annex to the Regulations on Military Medical Examination, approved by Government Resolution Russian Federation dated February 25, 2003 No. 123 HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS SUBJECT TO INITIAL MILITARY REGISTRATION, CITIZENS SUBJECT TO CALL-UP FOR MILITARY SERVICE (MILITARY TRAINING), CITIZENS ENTERING FOR MILITARY SERVICE

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CITIZENS ENTERING SCHOOLS, MILITARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, MILITARY SERVANTS, CITIZENS STAYING IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION (as amended by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 31, 2004 No. 886)

Good day, I have had 2 operations on the knee joint, during the first operation a fragment of the meniscus was removed, a year later I split the patella, which was then fastened with 3 bolts, they are not visible on the x-ray, but they are distinguishable visually, the knee is completely does not bend, occasionally ache, have I kept the hospital discharge notes, am I fit for duty?

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Victoria Dymova

Support employee Pravoved.ru

“Schedule of diseases” in the new edition

The list of diseases that are not allowed into the army is constantly updated by the country's military leadership. Started operating in 2014 new edition, which also applies to the next years 2015-2017.
Diseases classified as category D are those in which the conscript is completely and completely released from the army.

The official document, which lists all the diseases, is called the “Schedule of Diseases,” of which there are more than two thousand. WITH full list Diseases for which you can receive an exemption or temporary deferment can be found below.

In particular, category D includes:

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system – severe scoliosis, grade 3 flat feet and others;

Gastrointestinal diseases - all types of ulcers, polyps, etc.; - heart disease; - neurological diseases– epilepsy, consequences of severe injuries, paralysis; - diseases of the urinary system – nephritis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis; - tuberculosis; - endocrine diseases– diabetes, obesity; - pathologies of the organs of vision; - insufficient physical development; - enuresis; - food allergy.

Having found his illness in the “Schedule”, the conscript can determine whether he will have complete freedom from performing “civic duty” or whether he can receive a deferment.

Below is a more detailed consideration of each item on the illness schedule for conscripts. So, below are broken down into subsections the diseases for which the conscript will either be given a deferment until cured and re-examined, or will not be accepted into the army at all. This is already decided by a medical commission depending on the severity of the disease.

Infectious diseases

tuberculosis of the respiratory system and other systems;
leprosy;
HIV infection;
syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections;
mycoses.

Neoplasms

malignant neoplasms;
benign formations that interfere with the proper functioning of organs.

Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs

all types of anemia;
disturbances in the structure of red blood cells or hemoglobin;
dysfunction of platelet leukocytes;
hemostasis disorders with increased bleeding;
leukopenia;
thrombophilia;
hemophilia;
hereditary fragility of capillaries;
vascular pseudohemophilia;
granulomatosis;

and other blood diseases and circulatory organs, involving the immune mechanism.

Endocrine system diseases, nutritional disorders and metabolic disorders

euthyroid goiter;
obesity 3 and 4 degrees;
diabetes mellitus;
gout;
diseases thyroid gland;
diseases of the pituitary gland and adrenal glands;
diseases of the parathyroid and gonads;
eating disorders;
hypovitaminosis;
body weight deficiency.

Mental disorders

schizophrenia;
psychoses;
addiction;
alcoholism;
substance abuse;
disorders related to sexual orientation;
disorders of psychological development;
reactive depression;
mental retardation;
personality disorders

and others mental disorders due to injuries, brain tumors, encephalitis, meningitis and so on.

Nervous system diseases

epilepsy;
hydrocephalus;
multiple sclerosis;
paralysis;
encephalitis;
meningitis;
injuries and diseases of the brain and spinal cord with dysfunction;
hereditary diseases of the central nervous system (cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, etc.);
traumatic arachnoiditis;
aphasia;
agnosia;
polyneuritis;
plexite

and other diseases associated with damage to the nervous system.

Eye diseases

fusion of the eyelids between each other or the eyeball;
inversion and eversion of the eyelids;
ulcerative blepharitis;
chronic conjunctivitis;
diseases of the lacrimal ducts;
severe pathology of the eyelids;
retinal detachment and rupture;
optic nerve atrophy;
taperetinal abiotrophies;
strabismus in the absence of binocular vision;
persistent lagophthalmos;
availability foreign body inside the eye,
aphakia;
pseudophakia;
glaucoma;
severe myopia or farsightedness;
blindness

and other eye diseases, as well as outcomes of injuries and burns of the sclera, cornea, iris, ciliary body, lens, vitreous, choroid, retina, optic nerve.

Ear diseases

congenital absence of the auricle;
bilateral microtia;
chronic otitis;
bilateral persistent perforation of the eardrum;
persistent hearing loss;
deafness;
vestibular disorders.

Diseases of the circulatory system

heart failure grades 2,3,4;
rheumatic heart disease;
congenital and acquired heart defects;
atrial septal defect;
prolapse of the mitral or other heart valves;
myocardial cardiosclerosis;
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;
atrioventricular block of the first degree;
hypertension with dysfunction of target organs;
coronary heart disease with dysfunction;
angina pectoris;
atherosclerosis and thrombosis;
neurocirculatory asthenia;
hemorrhoids with prolapse of nodes stage 2-3

and other diseases of the circulatory system.

Respiratory diseases

foul runny nose (ozena);
chronic purulent sinusitis;
persistent respiratory failure with respiratory failure;
congenital abnormalities of the respiratory system;
mycoses of the lungs;
sarcoidosis grade III;
bronchial asthma of any degree;
damage to the larynx and trachea;
alveolar proteinosis;
chronic diseases of the bronchopulmonary apparatus and pleura.

Diseases of the digestive system, jaw and teeth

periodontitis, periodontal disease;
diseases of the oral mucosa, salivary glands and language;
actinomycosis of the maxillofacial region;
absence of 10 teeth or more in one jaw;
defects in the upper or mandible with functional impairments;
severe forms of ulcerative enteritis and colitis;
esophageal-bronchial fistulas;
congenital anomalies of the digestive organs;
stomach and duodenal ulcers;
cirrhosis;
chronic hepatitis;
chronic gastritis, pancreatitis and cholecystitis with frequent exacerbations;
biliary dyskinesia;
hernias with dysfunction of organs.

Skin diseases

chronic eczema;
psoriasis, atopic dermatitis;
bullous dermatitis;
systemic lupus erythematosus;
common forms of alopecia or vitiligo;
chronic urticaria;
photodermatitis;
scleroderma;
ichthyosis, lichen;
ulcerative pyoderma,
multiple conglobate acne

and other recurrent skin diseases, depending on the severity.

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

chronic rheumatoid and reactive arthritis;
seronegative spondyloarthritis;
psoriatic arthropathy;
systemic vasculitis;
giant cell arteritis;
polyarteritis nodosa;
Kawasaki disease;
Wegener's granulomatosis;
microscopic polyangiitis;
eosinophilic angiitis;
cryoglobulinemic vasculitis;
bone defects with dysfunction;
Kümmel's disease;
spondylolisthesis I - IV degrees with pain syndrome;
scoliosis of degree II or more;
flat feet III and IV degrees;
shortening of the arm by 2 centimeters or more;
shortening of the leg by 5 centimeters or more;
missing limb

and other diseases and lesions of bones, joints, cartilage, depending on the complexity of the disease. With severe impairments that interfere with the normal functioning of organs, a conscript will most likely be sent to the reserves.

Diseases of the genitourinary system

chronic kidney disease;
chronic pyelonephritis;
hydronephrosis;
urolithiasis;
cystitis and urethritis with frequent exacerbations;
chronic glomerulonephritis;
shriveled kidney, renal amyloidosis and absent kidney;
bilateral nephroptosis stage III;
diseases of the male genital organs with dysfunction;
chronic inflammatory diseases female genital organs;
endometriosis;
genital prolapse;
urinary incontinence;
disorders of ovarian-menstrual function

and other diseases genitourinary system that interfere with normal service in the army.

List of additional diseases and conditions

defects and deformations of the maxillofacial area;
ankylosis of the temporomandibular joints;
consequences of fractures of the spine, trunk bones, upper and lower extremities;
injuries internal organs chest cavity, abdominal cavity and pelvis;
aneurysm of the heart or aorta;
consequences of skin injuries and subcutaneous tissue(burns, frostbite, etc.);
radiation sickness;
insufficient physical development (body weight less than 45 kg, height less than 150 cm);
enuresis;
speech disorders, stuttering;
abnormalities of various organs, causing disturbance organ functions;
food allergies (to foods that will be given to the army).

If you " happy owner“an illness that will not allow you to enjoy combat service, take care to document the diagnosis in advance at the clinic at your place of residence. Collect all documents: medical records, tests, x-rays, reports from hospitals and sanatoriums. All this must be presented during a medical examination at the military registration and enlistment office.

A little trick: present only copies - the originals can disappear without a trace in the deft hands of military registration and enlistment doctors, and it is almost impossible to restore them. And your disease may simply not be noticed. This is advice from life. Many sick guys were sent to serve precisely because of the “loss” medical documents. You don't want to come back disabled, do you?

From April 1 to July 15, the 2015 spring conscription into the armed forces of the Russian Federation takes place.

Which ones exist? medical contraindications for military service?

As a rule, only people with obvious and severe pathologies, such as mental retardation, schizophrenia, blindness, deafness, missing limbs, etc., are completely unsuitable for the army.

In other cases, the question is either about treatment (then a delay is given and then a re-examination is required), or about the degree of dysfunction of certain organs.

Severe dysfunction (slurred speech, urinary and fecal incontinence, heart failure, etc.) is a reason for transfer to the reserve. In controversial cases, the decision remains with the medical commission.

1. Severe infections

Active pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, HIV infection, leprosy - people with such diagnoses are not accepted into the army. Tuberculosis and syphilis can be cured, after which additional examination will be required.

Intestinal infections, bacterial and viral diseases, transmitted by arthropods, rickettsioses, gonococcal, chlamydial infections, some mycoses (diseases caused by fungi) and other infections with initial detection at the medical examination will serve as the reason for sending for treatment. If the infection cannot be treated, the conscript is considered unfit for service.

2. Neoplasms

Malignant and benign neoplasms serve as a contraindication to military service if the tumor cannot be radically removed, there are metastases or significant dysfunction of any organs.

In addition, those who refused therapy for a tumor will not be accepted into the army. Persons undergoing treatment for neoplasms will be given a deferment and will be subject to re-examination in the future.

3. Obesity

Persons with obesity of 3 and 4 degrees are not suitable for military service. They are asked to undergo treatment, during which they are given a deferment. If treatment does not help, upon re-examination a conclusion is made about unfitness for service.

4. Diabetes mellitus

WITH diabetes mellitus of any form and any degree of severity, even in the absence of complications, are not accepted into the army. The disease cannot be cured, and it is not possible to correct metabolic disorders during military service.

5. Other endocrine diseases

Diseases of the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, parathyroid and gonads, nutritional disorders, hypovitaminosis, gout are also contraindications for military service if they are accompanied by dysfunction of the relevant organs and cannot be treated replacement therapy. If thyroid disease (goiter) prevents you from wearing military uniform, the conscript is also declared unfit for service.

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These knee joint problems are regulated in Article 65 of the Schedule of Diseases. The mere presence of a meniscus tear is not a basis for exemption from conscription, however, after the operation is performed, it is a basis for which a deferment from conscription will have to be granted in accordance with Article 86 of the Schedule of Illnesses - temporarily unfit (fitness category “G”). To be exempt from conscription, there must be a dysfunction of a large joint (knee joint). We look at paragraphs “b” and “c” of Article 65 of the Schedule of Diseases. Point “b” includes: - frequent (3 or more times a year) dislocations large joints arising as a result of minor physical exertion, with severe instability (looseness) or recurrent synovitis of the joint, accompanied by moderate atrophy of the muscles of the limbs; - deforming arthrosis in one of the large joints (the width of the joint space on an x-ray is 2-4 mm) with pain; Point “c” includes: - rare (less than 3 times a year) dislocations shoulder joint, instability and synovitis of joints due to moderate physical activity; - osteomyelitis with rare (every 2-3 years) exacerbations in the absence of sequestral cavities and sequestration; - persistent contractures of one of the large joints with a slight limitation of range of motion. If your problems fall under at least one of the points of the article - you are subject to exemption from conscription (fitness category “B” - limited fit), enrollment in the reserve, you must be given a military ID. From the above special attention attention should be paid to: - persistent contractures of one of the large joints with a slight limitation of range of motion. - deforming arthrosis in one of the large joints (the width of the joint space on an x-ray is 2-4 mm) with pain;

What is meant by persistent contracture of the knee joint with slight limitation of range of motion?

Contracture is a condition in which a limb cannot be fully flexed or straightened. A slight limitation in the range of motion is determined in Table 3 of the Schedule of Diseases - called “Table for assessing the range of motion in joints (in degrees)” (located under the main tables with a list of diseases). For the knee joint, a slight limitation in the range of motion is (in degrees): Flexion - 60; Extension - 175; To determine the dysfunction of the knee joint, I advise you to consult an orthopedist.

Deforming osteoarthritis of the knee joint and the army.

The requirements for arthrosis of the knee joint are regulated in Article 65 of the Schedule of Diseases. Point “b” includes: - deforming arthrosis in one of the large joints (the width of the joint space on the radiograph is 2-4 mm) with pain; Thus, to be exempt from conscription with arthrosis of the knee joint, it is necessary to have: - the width of the joint space on an x-ray is 2-4 mm (this is indicated by an orthopedist based on x-ray results); - availability pain syndrome(presence of pain in the knee joint); In this case, the conscript is exempt from conscription, fitness category “B” - limited fit, enlisted in the reserve, and issued a military ID.

Any injury may cause a conscript to be released from the army if it leads to disruption of any body functions. Damage to the meniscus is no exception, but in order to receive a military ID with a similar basis, a young man needs to take into account several important nuances.

What you need to know about the meniscus

The meniscus is an elastic cartilage layer in the knee joint that performs several functions at once important functions: Reduces shock loads on the knee joints and reduces friction during movement. Therefore, it may seem that the injury is so important element knee leads to limited mobility of the joint, up to complete immobilization. In some cases this is true, but in most situations, even after removal of the cartilage layer, the young person can continue to engage in physical activity.

Loss of tissue integrity ranks number one among the causes of knee injuries. Athletes are especially susceptible to pathology. But with timely and proper treatment After rehabilitation, the patient can return to their previous lifestyle: already on the first day after surgery to remove the meniscus, a person can walk, and after 3-4 weeks the joints are completely restored. Therefore, the main nuance that needs to be taken into account when assessing your chances of enlisting in the reserve due to illness is your state of health at the time of conscription.

How will the injury affect your service?

If a young man injured his knee before or during recruitment, he is entitled to a deferment for a period of up to 6 months. The right to temporary release from the army is secured. The deferment is provided for the duration of the drug treatment or surgery and postoperative rehabilitation– up to full recovery functionality of the knee joint.

If the rehabilitation period is completed, members of the military medical commission make a decision on conscription based on current state young man's health. First of all, the answer to the question “whether someone with a torn meniscus is accepted into the army” is related to whether the pathology prevents the patient from leading a normal lifestyle.

In the practice of lawyers of the Conscript Assistance Service, we often encounter young people who can receive a military ID due to a knee injury. The fact is that removal of the meniscus can lead to the development of If the injury of cartilage tissue itself is not considered by the Regulations on military medical examination as a reason for exemption from military duty, then arthrosis of the knee joint is a serious reason for enlisting in the reserves. In this case, the conscript’s situation falls under Article 65 of the Schedule of Illnesses. Young men with deformed arthrosis, in which the width of the joint space is 2-4 mm, will not be accepted into the army.

Expert opinion

Conscripts who want to receive a military ID due to their health either do not know whether it is possible not to serve with their illness, or do not understand how to be exempt from conscription due to their diagnosis. Real stories conscripts who received a military ID, read in the "" section

Ekaterina Mikheeva, head of the legal department of the Assistance Service for Conscripts

In some cases, trauma can also lead to improper treatment or refusal to apply for medical care. In this situation, the citizen will also be examined under Article 65, but the conditions for obtaining a military ID will be different:

Instability of the knee joint II-III degree;
Instability with dislocations less than 3 times a year;
Instability, determined clinically and by radiology diagnostics.

If enough time has passed since the injury for complete rehabilitation, members of the draft commission recognize the young man as fit for service. With a completely healed meniscus tear, they are recruited into the army.

How to get a military ID?

When working with clients, the lawyers of the Conscript Assistance Service always adhere to one rule: in order to obtain a military ID, you need careful preparation for a medical examination. Take it into account and prepare medical documents confirming your right to enlist in the reserve due to illness. The first thing that must be presented to the members of the medical commission is a medical card with records confirming an appointment with a traumatologist or surgeon.

If the operation took place before the start of conscription activities, for a medical examination it is also necessary to take an extract confirming the fact of seeking medical help, photographs ultrasound examination knee and MRI.

With the development of gonarthrosis, a non-referral diagnosis can be confirmed by presenting X-rays, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging to the surgeon who is part of the medical commission.

The presence of instability is confirmed by X-rays in a lateral projection or by X-ray diagnostic methods according to one of the following signs:

separation of the labrum;
bone defect of the articular surface of the scapula;
bone defect of the head of the humerus;
displacement of articular surfaces.

The last caveat is that it is important to consider that the presence of medical documents does not guarantee immediate enrollment in the reserve. They are needed to familiarize the doctor with the health problems the young man has. Before setting the fitness category, the conscript will definitely be sent for an additional examination from the military registration and enlistment office, at which he will have to go through everything again necessary research. Only after completing the additional examination will it be clear whether they will take you into the army with a meniscus or enlist in the reserves.

With respect to you, Ekaterina Mikheeva, head of the legal department of the Assistance Service for Conscripts.

Will people with scoliosis be accepted into the army? Young men between the ages of 18 and 25 are trying to find the answer to this question. It is this category of the population that suffers from lateral curvature of the spine most often.

This situation is associated with active growth of the spinal column up to 25 years of age. If the muscular corset of the back is weak, an increase in the size of the vertebrae gradually leads to deformation of the spinal axis, as well as strengthening or straightening of physiological curves (lordosis and kyphosis).

In what cases is one considered fit for service?

When passing medical commission Even if you have scoliosis, you will need to undergo a repeat x-ray earlier. It is on the results of the commission at the military registration and enlistment office that the decision of the question depends: will they take you into the army with scoliosis or not?

At the meeting with doctors, it is necessary to provide an outpatient medical history, all photographs of the spine, available certificates and other types of documents. Postponement or urgent service depend on which category you are classified under Article 66:

Category “A” – healthy people, fit for service in all armed units. This category may include persons who had grade 1 scoliosis in childhood, but were successfully treated;
Category “B” – conscripts who are fit for service in certain units. Sometimes in this category There are young men with grade 1 and 2 scoliosis, when outwardly there is no noticeable strong curvature of the back, but the photographs show a questionable angle of curvature between degrees 1 and 2 (10-11 degrees). In such a situation, the traumatologist at the military registration and enlistment office can interpret the degree of the disease in his favor. Thus, despite the fact that the radiologist at the medical institution diagnosed you with 2nd degree scoliosis with a curvature angle of 11 degrees, at the military registration and enlistment office you may be diagnosed with 1st degree curvature (with an angle of 10 degrees). Responsibility for your health while serving in the army is assumed by a doctor who may consider that the conscript can serve in a certain military unit;
Category “B” – young men who have a deferment for certain time. Scoliosis of the 2nd degree with an angle slightly greater than 11 degrees falls into this category. Over time during treatment spinal column they may straighten up and be successfully called to service;
Category “G” – temporary deferment for 0.5 years with subsequent re-examination. With scoliosis, young men rarely fall into this category, since the disease is almost impossible to cure in 6 months;
Category “D” – if available, they are not accepted into the army (the so-called “white ticket”). With her, on her military ID there is an entry with the following content: “unfit in peacetime, but fit in wartime.”

Thus, controversial situations when passing a commission at the military registration and enlistment office arise in the presence of 2nd degree scoliosis in the initial stages.

How controversial issues are resolved at the military registration and enlistment office

Controversial situations arise when the degree of curvature is incorrectly assessed by doctors on medical commissions at the military registration and enlistment office.

Please note that with a 1st degree deformity, the conscript legally belongs to category “B” and is accepted into the army.

Borderline indicators for grade 2 (11-13 degrees) almost always raise doubts among doctors, since “a couple of degrees can be faked artificially.” For example, when taking an x-ray, a person may lean slightly to the side and a slight displacement will appear in the image, which is enough to “turn a stage 1 deformity into a stage 2.”

Doctors have ways of identifying such fraud. For example, a conscript may have an X-ray of the spinal column taken in a direct projection while lying down. If the angle of curvature becomes 10 degrees, there will be no delay.

However, doctors on the medical commission of the military registration and enlistment office will most likely not send a person to the army if his outpatient card will find many records of the presence of pain in the back over a long period of time, left by a neurologist.

"Tricks of war" for 2nd degree curvature

If the commission has declared him fit for the army with a 2nd degree curvature, you can use “military tricks”.

Firstly, provide the commission with copies of documents, not originals. Representatives of the commission do not have the right to refuse to accept copies legal right. The only thing is, if such a problem arises, simply send copies by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt.

Secondly, state your disagreement with the draft during the commission in in writing. You need 2 copies of the document: give one to the secretary (with a signature confirming receipt), and keep the second for yourself. They should have the date, the names of the commission representatives who received it, and their positions.

If specialists refuse to sign, send a statement of disagreement with the decision to the regional draft commission. She will call you for a second examination. Do not forget to take photographs and originals of all documents with you.

By the way, photographs that are no more than 6 months old from the time of production are considered “fresh”. If they don't exist, they will need to be made.

If the regional commission still does not grant a deferment, you must submit statement of claim to court.

Thus, those with grade 2, 3 and 4 scoliosis are not accepted into the army, but those with grade 1 scoliosis are limited to the type of military in which the conscript can serve. Article 66 clearly delineates the categories of young people with lateral curvature of the spine, which gives virtually no grounds for controversial situations.

Arthrosis and the army: who will not be drafted?

Arthrosis is a pathology of the locomotor system, in which deformation of the joints is observed due to the destruction of cartilage.

The disease is usually diagnosed in people over 40 years of age. But it happens that pathology develops in young people, including those who have not served in the army.

Are young men with arthrosis suitable for service in the armed forces, or is their army will bypass, depends on the severity of the pathology.

Stages of the disease

The disease progresses gradually:

On initial stage it cannot be detected visually. Symptoms of the pathology are not clearly expressed; mild pain and crunching when moving the joints may be observed.
With arthrosis of the second degree, deformation disorders develop, the joint space becomes narrower, and the range of motion in the damaged joint decreases. Painful sensations intensify, they become longer and they crunch louder.
With grade III arthrosis, the cartilage becomes completely thin, the joints are exposed, and growths called osteophytes form on the bones. Pain is observed even during rest, and not just when moving. If treatment is not started in time, arthrosis can cause disability.

To prevent and treat pathology, it is necessary to take medicines. Damaged joints should not be overcooled or exposed to excessive physical activity. The patient should wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Who will not be drafted for military service?

The military medical commission decides whether a young man is fit based on a special document called the “Schedule of Diseases.”

In accordance with Article 65, a conscript may be released from the army:

The pathology is severe, destruction of cartilage tissue is observed, osteophytes have formed, the joint space is less than 2 mm. In this case, the young man is completely exempt from conscription into the armed forces and is assigned category “D”.
If the conscript has pathological process in one of the large joints and the width of the joint space is a maximum of 2-4 mm. In this case, the young man is exempt from bearing military service in peacetime, but may be drafted into the army in wartime. He is assigned category "B".

Conscripts with gonarthrosis

Gonarthrosis can be triggered by injuries to the knee and meniscus, inflammation, overweight, overload of the limbs and sudden movements during sports.

The disease often develops after meniscectomy; only one patient out of ten who undergo this operation does not develop arthrosis.

According to the Illness Schedule, a young man is exempt from military service if he has a joint deformity and the width of the joint space does not exceed 4 mm.

When a young man was operated on just before or during conscription, then, according to Article 85 of the Schedule of Diseases, he receives a deferment of six months. After this time, the young man will again appear before the military medical commission, which will decide whether the young man is fit for military service or not.

For ankle disease

If arthrosis of the ankle develops, they are not accepted into the army if there is deformation and the width of the joint space is no more than 4 mm.

It must be remembered that the military medical commission itself does not make a diagnosis; it issues an opinion based on the documents provided to it.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide an x-ray to the military registration and enlistment office. ankle joint and a doctor's report. An orthopedist and surgeon can diagnose arthrosis.

Calling guys with coxarthrosis

Coxarthrosis is the name given to degenerative-dystrophic changes in the hip joint.

The pathology progresses slowly. It causes pain to the patient when moving, which causes gait disturbance and the person begins to limp.

This in turn leads to the fact that the load on the spinal column becomes incorrect. As a result, scoliosis and asymmetry may develop hip bones and muscle atrophy.

As with other types of pathology, exemption from conscription can be obtained in accordance with Article 65 of the Schedule of Diseases:

When deforming arthrosis is observed and the width of the joint space is a maximum of 2-4 mm, the young person is assigned category “B”;
When the pathology is severe, there is a deformation of the leg axis of more than 5⁰ and the width of the gap is less than 2 mm, the young man is completely exempt from military service.

For foot disease

Degenerative-dystrophic changes in the talonavicular joint are usually observed against the background of flat feet. But other reasons can also provoke pathology: foot injury, inflammation and congenital anomalies.

The clinical picture of the disease is similar to other types of arthrosis: the affected joint becomes inflamed and swollen. The patient experiences severe pain when moving. The diagnosis is confirmed by x-ray and CT scan.

With this course of the disease, military doctors make decisions on fitness young man for service in the armed forces on the basis of Article 68 of the Schedule of Diseases.

Young men with deformities are considered unfit calcaneus, maximum angle Belera 10⁰ and osteoarthritis.

The decision on exemption from military service is made by the military medical commission in each specific case individually, depending on the severity of the joint damage.