[New approaches in the surgical treatment of pyo-necrotic forms of tendovaginitis]

New trends in surgical treatment of purulent tendovaginitis of the hand are described on the basis of clinical data of 295 patients with purulent tendovaginitis and its complications. A sparing operation technique was used as well as the fractional bathing of the purulent focus and regional antibacterial therapy at the postoperative period. This method of surgical treatment resulted in a shorter first stage of inflammation, less risk of complications (dermatogenic contracture, limited mobility in the joints of the fingers and toes, trophoneurotic disturbances) and less influence of injurious factors on the tendon in the process of treatment.