[Distraction osteosynthesis in occlusive diseases of the limb arteries]

The method of distraction osteosynthesis was used in 265 patients with arterial occlusions of the upper and lower limbs, which developed due to obliterative thromboangiitis and atherosclerosis. Surgical treatment of patients with distal type of occlusive disease of the arteries was followed by steady compensation of ischemic disturbances after bone chip formation and its dosage across transfer with formation of distraction regenerate transforming into mature osseous tissue. Favourable results of the treatment were observed in 236 patients (88.9%). They persisted during 3 years in 86% of patients. Analysis of outcomes after treatment demonstrated the best results in patients with grade II ischemia. Distraction osteosynthesis ensured protracted remission of the disease and elimination of its symptoms.