1. The principle of the vacuum splint is described. 2. A simple, cheap operating splint has been found useful to replace sandbags and other supports. 3. Applications to commonly practised orthopaedic operations are discussed.
1. Three cases of hereditary sensory neuropathy are reported. 2. Neuropathic destruction of joints and chronic infected ulcers are the primary problems of management. 3. This entity must be considered in the differential diagnosis of trophic ulcerations of the extremities.
