Ulnar approach to the wrist.

An ulnar approach to the wrist is described. We used this technique for several reconstructive procedures in more than 30 cases.

Chondromatosis of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint. Case report and review of the literature.

Synovial chondromatosis is extremely rare in small joints. The authors present a case of involvement of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, treated by removal of loose bodies and synovectomy.

Type II syndactyly or synpolydactyly.

A family with syndactyly type II or synpolydactyly is described. The autosomal dominant inheritance is confirmed by this pedigree. In combination of this anomaly a brachymesophalangia of the fifth finger was inherited by most family members.

Flexor pollicis longus rupture with scaphoid nonunion. A case report and literature study.

A case of flexor pollicis longus rupture which resulted from a pseudarthrosis of the scaphoid in a non-rheumatoid patient is described. Treatment consisted of an interphalangeal joint arthrodesis.

Digital reimplantation at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint and the distal phalanx: a good indication.

Ten reimplantations at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) or the terminal phalanx were reviewed. The cosmetic results were excellent, the recuperation of sensibility was only partial, and the duration of work incapacity was about 10 weeks.

Revascularisation of an index finger after twenty-three hours of warm ischaemia time.

In a five-year-old girl, successful revascularisation of her right index finger was achieved after a 23-hour ischaemia period. The short-term result was satisfactory, with complete survival, protective sensibility and recovering mobility.

Fingertip amputations: distal or advancement flaps.

Fingertip amputations treated with conventional flaps gave consistently good coverage, but the recovery of sensibility was superior in advancement flaps. Residual pain, however, was less frequent in distal flaps. Work incapacity averaged between 6 and 8 weeks.

Locking of the metacarpophalangeal joint. A case report.

A case of locking of the metacarpophalangeal joint by impingement of the collateral ligament by an osteophyte, is being reported.

Hematologic values and lymphocyte subsets in fetal blood.

Hematologic values and lymphocyte subpopulations were determined in normal fetal blood during the second trimester of gestation. In these samples the platelet, erythrocyte, and leukocyte counts were significantly lower than in adults. Large red blood cells with a high hemoglobin content were present.

Palmar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint requiring open reduction: a case report.

A case is described of a palmar dislocation of the proximal interphalangeal joint that required open reduction because of interposition of the central extensor tendon.

Hip dislocation combined with femoral shaft fracture. Two cases treated with the Lardennois hoop.

The early treatment of hip dislocation associated with ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture often causes problems. The authors report the use of a Lardennois hoop apparatus in two cases with a satisfactory primary result.

Fast-growing pseudomalignant osseous tumour (myositis ossificans) of the finger. A case report.

A case of pseudomalignant osseous tumour of the soft tissues of the finger is reported. The benign diagnosis is confirmed by the histologically characteristic zone phenomenon.

Cytochemical profile of immunoregulatory T-lymphocyte subsets defined by monoclonal antibodies.

Immunogold staining in combination with enzyme cytochemistry was used to determine the cytochemical profile of the immunoregulatory T-lymphocyte subpopulations defined by the monoclonal antibodies OKT3, OKT4, OKT8, and OKM1 in normal peripheral blood. Leukocyte suspensions were first incubated with the monoclonal mouse antibodies and then with colloidal gold-labeled goat antimouse antibodies. The cells were fixed and cytocentrifuge preparations were made.

Colloidal gold as a marker for the light microscope detection of leukocyte cell surface antigens with monoclonal antibodies.

Colloidal gold was used as a marker for the light microscopic detection of leukocyte cell surface antigens with monoclonal antibodies. Leukocytes were first incubated with monoclonal mouse antibodies, and then with colloidal gold-labeled goat-anti-mouse antibodies. The cells were fixed and stable preparations were made.