comparative study of the methods of immobilization of colles' fracture

The aim of this study was to compare the functional and anatomical results of patients with Colles' fracture immobilized in above the elbow plaster-of-Paris costs. The relation between the results and the position of the forearm inside the plaster whether in pronation, supination or mid-position was studied as well

clinical evaluation of tendon transfer in the treatment of foot deformities after poliomyelitis in children

The end result of tendon transplantations in the prevention of foot deformities in 34 poliomyelitic patients had been studied. In 33 instances, bone stabilization was an abjunct to tendon transplantation. Tendon transfer to reinforce power of dorsiflexion was done more frequently and in general was more successful than posterior transplantations which were done to improve plantarflexion. Nine feet [25.7%] were rated excellent, 19 [54.2%] good, 3 [8.6%] fair and 4 feet [11.4%] showed poor results. The presence of good muscle power before operation influenced favourably the end results. Operation done before the age of five was likely to be unsuccessful. Transfers, once successful, tended to improve in motor power during the six months following the operation. The good results were permanent. Muscle re-education and exercises were an important part of the postoperative programme