A. E. Abolina and her contribution to the foundation of Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics and professional training (to the 100th birth anniversary)

А. Е. Abolina was a founder and the first head of department of traumatology and orthopedics in Saratov Medical Institute, and ran it for 26 years. During the time of Abolina’s management, Saratov Medical Institute received its first author certificate for invention. Moreover one of the first surgeries with Ilizarov apparatus application and the first hip replacement in Saratov were performed, the first color educational film was made, and polyethylene transportation splints were employed for the first time.