Distal first metatarsal dome (crescentic) osteotomy for repair of mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity.

Hallux valgus is one of the most common foot deformities. Despite the large number of techniques described for hallux valgus correction, there has been much controversy regarding the best procedure to use. Distal osteotomies have long been done for mild to moderate deformities.

[The results of curettage and bone cementing for enchondromas of the distal femur].

Objectives: We evaluated patients who were treated with curettage and cementing for enchondromas localized in the distal femur.

Methods: The study included 13 patients (7 females, 6 males; mean age 54 years; range 43 to 65 years) who underwent surgery for enchondromatosis in the distal femur. Enchondromas were detected incidentally in 10 patients; of these, complaints of pain appeared afterwards in seven patients.

Combined fibular and tarsal agenesis in a case of lower extremity hemimelia.

Fibular hemimelia is a congenital disorder characterized by partial or total absence of the fibula. The appearance of the affected limb can range from barely detectable to severe deformity. An affected extremity typically displays a valgus foot and ankle, shortening of the leg, anterior bowing of the tibia and knee, tarsal coalition, as well as radiographic absence of 1 to several lateral rays (1, 2).

[Results of the surgical treatment for symptomatic mesoacromion].

Objectives: Functional results of patients who were operated on for symptomatic meso os acromiale were retrospectively evaluated.

Methods: The study included six patients (5 females, 1 male; mean age 58.5 years; range 51 to 64 years) who underwent surgical treatment for symptomatic os acromiale following unsuccessful conservative treatment.