[Compression-distraction osteosynthesis of pseudarthroses and ununited fractures of the long tubular bones].

The authors presents an analysis of clinical observations over 72 patients with pseudarthrosis and nonunited fractures of long tubular bones, in whom 73 operations of compression-distraction osteosynthesis were performed. All these patients are engaged in coal industry. For treatment the Ilizarov compression-distraction apparatus was employed in 62 patients, the Gudushauri apparatus--in 5, the apparatus of personal author's design--in 6. the results of treatment are described.