[The rehabilitative treatment of children with bone sarcomas].

The paper deals with the experience gained in carrying out rehabilitative surgery in 33 infant patients (37 operations) with bone sarcoma within 12 months to 12 years after combined treatment of primary tumor. Twenty-two operations using procedures of compression-distraction osteosynthesis were performed in 18 patients for post-surgery development of bone deformities and shorter limbs. shortening. Advantages of compression-distraction procedures are discussed since their application allows to make incisions and remove bone in areas outside the zone of radiation injury and permanent monitoring of exposed soft tissue condition. Twenty-two infants survived 5 years after orthopedic treatment. Four children died from metastases into the lungs 1-4 years after orthopedic rehabilitation.