[Sorption detoxication in the treatment of open fractures of the extremities complicated by purulent infection].

The article describes the authors' experience with the treatment of open diaphyseal and intra-articular fractures of bones of the upper and lower extremities complicated by purulent infection, in 126 patients sorption methods being used (hemosorption, enterosorption, application of sorbents on the wounds). Results of the treatment were studied in 120 patients within the period from 1 year to 6 years. Good results were obtained in 44 patients (36.7%), satisfactory--in 60 patients (50%), unsatisfactory--in 16 patients (13.3%).