Lengthening of hand tubular bones with the FSI «RISC «RTO» external fixator

Abstract

The authors present the main techniques for hand tubular bone lengthening worked out at FSI «RISC» RTO», as well as their use depending on clinical picture on the basis of extended clinical material − 394 subjects with congenital and acquired pathology. 566 segments were lengthened and, in addition, deformity was corrected in 24 patients, dermatoplasty was performed – in 46. The analysis of results revealed that positive results were achieved in all the patients treated – the lengthening obtained was preserved completely. The strength of the grasps available increased; grasps appeared, which were absent before; cosmetic picture of the hand improved. The complications, developed in the process of treatment, accounted for 18%, they didn’t influence the results and periods of treatment significantly.