Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath of the digits. A systematic review.

Background: We reviewed the literature to evaluate the demographic, clinical and histological profile of giant cell tumour of tendon sheath of the digits (GCTTSD). The overall recurrence rate and the factors affecting tumour recurrence were also assessed.

Methods: We searched for published articles regarding the GCTTSD in the English literature the last 30 years using the PubMed search engine.

Isolated thumb carpometacarpal joint dislocation: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Isolated thumb carpometacarpal dislocation is a rare injury pattern and the optimal treatment option is still controversial.

Case Description: We present a 27-year-old basketball player who underwent an isolated dorsal dislocation of the thumb carpometacarpal joint after a fall. The dislocation was successfully reduced by closed means but the joint was found to be grossly unstable.

Closed subtalar dislocation with non-displaced fractures of talus and navicular: a case report and review of the literature.

Closed subtalar dislocations associated with talus and navicular fractures are rare injuries. We report on a case of a 43-year-old builder man with medial subtalar dislocation that was further complicated by minimally displaced talar and navicular fractures. Successful closed reduction under general anesthesia was followed by non-weight bearing and ankle immobilization with a below-knee cast for 6 ;weeks.