[Repair of posttraumatic hand defects in children].

The experience with the use of a method of distraction for reconstruction of 98 digits in 37 patients with amputation defects has been summarized. Lengthening of the digits by 3-7 cm was achieved. This permitted to improve considerably the function and cosmetic appearance of a damaged hand.

[Restorative treatment of blast injuries of the hand in children].

The experience of surgical treatment of children with the most grave hand injuries is presented. The authors consider that the restorative treatment is to begin from the moment of initial surgical processing of the explosive hand injuries. Three periods of treatment have been singled out.