[Magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatology].

The authors report their experience with magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatology, established on more than 250 examinations. The method seems interesting for the study of discal and somatic spine diseases, and especially for the evaluation of tumor extension, the diagnosis of herniated disc, the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis, the exploration of the cervico-occipital joint. As compared to tomodensitometry, this method presents at the same time advantages and drawbacks.

[Liver complications caused by D-penicillamine. Apropos of a case].

The complications of D-penicillamine are rare. It generally consists of reversible cholestatic hepatitis which may, however, be fatal. The authors report a typical case with a benign outcome and with concomitant signs of cutaneous intolerance with eosinophilia.

[Treatment of congenital convex foot].

In the surgical management of congenital pes valgus, vertical talus is the hardiest deformity to be reduced. By opening the lower tibio-fibular joint, associated with classic capsulotomies and tendons-lengthening, the authors have reduced vertical talus easily in three feet, for two children. One of them had a myopathy (central core disease), the other had a muscular hypotonia by cerebral palsy.