[Specifics of diagnostic and surgical approach in the treatment of complicated injuries of the extremities in the acute period].

The results of treatment of 82 patients with associated injury to the nerves of the extremities have been analysed. In rupture of a nerve, the clinico-neurologic examination has the most informative value, in its partial injury, the performance of electrophysiologic investigations is mandatory. A degree of restoration of the extremity function depends on timeliness and adequacy of the operation.