Case-conduction novocaine blockades in the complex treatment of patients with fractures of the leg bones

In experiments on rats and in examination of two groups of 31 patients the use of novocaine blockades of lumbar sympathetic nodes in the combined treatment of patients with shin fractures on so-called unfavourable levels on the boundary of the middle and lower third is well-grounded. Their use normalizes the drainage function of veins and lymphatic vessels decreases the pulse blood flow deficit on the fracture side, improves microcirculation.