[Specific features of osteosynthesis using a pivotal compression-distraction apparatus].

The article is devoted to the analysis of 5-year-long application experience of the rod-based apparatus with external fixation. The apparatus have been developed at the institute named after prof. M. I. Sitenko. Certain advantages and indications for rod-fixation in traumatology have been substantiated. In urgent traumatology the apparatus made the best showing in treatment of the open fractures. Possibility of these apparatus application as the treatment-and-transportation immobilization facilities in case of mass entrance of victims has been demonstrated. Rod-based apparatus are widely used for fixation in case of correcting osteotomies, limb stretching (especially of the femoral segment) in children as well as for fixation of the instable spine damages. Complications in case of rod application manifest themselves as suppuration of the soft tissues and osteomyelitis. But their number is lower as compared with the wire apparatus application.