Abstract 1. 1. Two cases of severe frostbite of the hands have been described. 2. 2. The aetiology, pathology and possible methods of treatment have been discussed. 3. 3. The early management is conservative, consisting of rapid rewarming, elevation, exposure and active exercises with avoidance of infection. 4. 4. The follow-up of two patients over and eighteen month period is described.
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