[Palsy of the upper limb: Obstetrical brachial plexus palsy, arthrogryposis, cerebral palsy].

"Palsy of the upper limb" in children includes various diseases which leads to hypomobility of the member: cerebral palsy, arthrogryposis and obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. These pathologies which differ on brain damage or not, have the same consequences due to the early achievement: negligence, stiffness and deformities. Regular entire clinical examination of the member, an assessment of needs in daily life, knowledge of the social and family environment, are key points for management.

[Congenital malformations of the forefoot].

Malformations and deformations of the forefoot are a frequent reason for consultation. The most frequent malformations viewed at birth are syndactylies (second web space), clinodactylies (quintus varus, halllux), polydactylies (hallux, fifth toe). The macrodactylies, hypoplasia, amniotic bands are rare.

[Expansion for skin closure of large myelomeningoceles].

Background: Closure of a large myelomeningocele requires stable durable coverage of the dural reconstruction.

Methods: Twenty-seven cases of myelomeningoceles have been treated in the department of pediatric neurosurgery at the Timone Children's Hospital in the last 17 years. Six children have undergone plastic and reconstructive surgery.

[Management of upper obstetrical brachial plexus palsy. Long-term results of non-operative treatment in 22 children].

Introduction: Treatment of obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is always debated, especially for upper plexus palsy. Some authors perform early surgical treatment in case of absence of biceps contraction at the age of 3 months. Others prefer to wait until the age of 6 months before considering a surgical procedure when no suspicion of root avulsion is found.