1. The use of metallic internal fixation in the primary treatment of 176 open skeletal injuries is discussed and the results presented.

2. The use of metal (stainless steel) in this type of injury is shown not to have any harmful effects. it can be used with safety and benefit in the primary treatment of open skeletal trauma, especially in the multiple and complicated injuries of war and motor vehicle accidents.

3. The place of antibiotics is discussed and adequate treatment of the soft-tissue wound is stressed.

1. Thirty-eight cases of tuberculosis of the greater trochanter have been reviewed.

2. Classification into bursal and osseous infections is discussed, and reasons have been given for our belief that either lesion may be the primary one.

3. An attempt has been made to assess available methods of treatment. In general, conservative measures are recommended for primary lesions, and surgery for recurrences. We have the impression that chemotherapy is of definite value.

4. The incidence of spread of tuberculosis to the hip joint is discussed. In this connection, reasons have been given for condemning excision of the trochanter.

1. Ten cases are reported of subcapital fractures of the femoral neck with low fracture-shaft angles treated by wedge osteotomy and fixation by nail-plate.

2. A simple method of osteotomy to increase the fracture-shaft angle is described.

3. In eight fresh fractures bony union was obtained when nailing was followed by immediate osteotomy.

4. The alteration of the bony anatomy does not prejudice further reconstructive surgery should it become necessary.