The Batchelor-Grice extra-articular subtalar arthrodesis

A new technique is described for extra-articular subtalar arthrodesis; it combines the main elements of the Batchelor and the Grice procedures. Results were reviewed after a minimum of three years. Of the 25 feet treated 24 had solid fusion and had maintained the operative correction of the valgus deformity; the one non-union was due to deep infection.

A true anterior thoracic meningocele associated with a congenital kyphoscoliosis

A 12-year-old boy with a severe progressive congenital kyphoscoliosis associated with an intrathoracic meningocele developed a spastic paraparesis. The meningocele was excised to permit anterior spinal cord decompression and spinal fusion. He has remained paraparetic.

Ingrowing toenails and tetraplegia

Nearly half the tetraplegic patients examined in a spinal injuries clinic had suffered ingrowing of the great toenail only after the injury to their spinal cord. This article describes the features of this common condition.

Does surgical glove powder increase adhesions in flexor tendon surgery?

The effects of surgical glove powder on adhesion formation after surgery on the flexor tendons in the chicken was analysed biomechanically. Surgical glove powder did not increase adhesion formation in flexor tendon surgery.

Talectomy for club foot in arthrogryposis

Talectomy was performed on 10 patients (15 feet) for club foot deformity in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita. These were reviewed after an average follow-up of eight years. At follow-up nine feet were plantigrade, and six had less than 15 degrees residual equinus at the ankle. All the feet were asymptomatic but had mild residual adduction of the forefoot and marked stiffness of the hindfoot. Seven feet developed spontaneous bony ankylosis in the tibiotarsal joint. The common technical errors were incomplete removal of the talus and incorrect positioning of the calcaneus in the ankle mortise.