Boytchev procedure for recurrent anterior dislocation of the shoulder

In the Boytchev procedure, the three muscles attached to the coracoid process are re-routed deep to the subscapularis muscle. This operation was utilized in 20 patients who were followed-up for an average post-operative period of two and a half years. The dislocation did not recur in any of the cases. All cases were graded excellent or good both objectively and subjectively, except for two patients who were considered fair on subjective assessment

Triscaphe arthrodesis in the treatment of Kienbock's disease

Twelve patients with stage III Kienbock's disease were treated by triscaphe arthrodesis. The results were good concerning pain and average concerning grip strength which was ameliorated by a mean of 32%. On the contrary, limitation of joint motion was a constant postoperative findings. Radiologically, the carpal height was maintained and there were neither non-unions nor infections. Triscaphe arthrodesis seems to be a certain solution for the treatment of stage III Kienbock's disease