[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.

[Functional treatment of uncomplicated extension transcondylar fractures of the humerus in children].

In the article is summarized experience of early functional treatment of children with extension trans-condyle fractures of humerus proposed by the authors. The proposed method allows to achieve complete restoration of the damaged elbow joint function in 40 +/- 2 days after the fracture reposition and to obtain excellent functional results with 85% of patients.