1. The possibilities in the treatment of the elbow in arthrogryposis are discussed. 2. The role of tricepsplasty to gain movement, and of triceps transfer to obtain power are outlined and the results obtained in the surgical treatment of twenty-three elbows are analysed.
1. Previous reports of the role of the quadriceps in producing limitation of movement or dislocation of the patella have tended to implicate one particular part of the complex. Experience gained in thirty-five quadricepsplasties in children has shown that all parts of the quadriceps (except vastus medialis) and the ilio-tibial band also may play a part and that each of these must be attended to if a satisfactory result is to be obtained. 2. A simple technique of operation is described and illustrated. 3. Since this paper was prepared, a patient showing features of particular interest has been seen and treated.
1. Fifty operations of fragmentation and rodding in the long bones of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta are reported. 2. The technique of the operation is described and a modification of Sofield's original method is suggested. 3. The results and complications of treatment are described.
