[Methodology of the branch program in traumatology and orthopedics in present-day conditions]

The method of targeted programming is just entering the practice of science planning in traumatology and orthopedics as specific branch-oriented scientific and technological programmes. The essence of the methodological maintenance of Programme C.18 is presented; the Programme is aimed at elaborating the therapeutic system to manage patients with fractures of bones of the locomotor apparatus. Its result will present as the data on the structure of the general population of such patients, on the optimal methods of treatment, as well as on the issues of the emergency aid organization. Methods to estimate the future and current need in the traumatological-orthopaedic equipment will be elaborated. The programme is carried out according to the coordinated schedule, involving research institutes and departments of traumatology and orthopedics, the total number of the establishments amounting to 70. The programme implementation covers the period from 1986 to 1999.