[Extensor indicis proprius transfers for extensor pollicis longus ruptures secondary to rheumatoid arthritis].

Objectives: We evaluated the results of extensor indicis proprius (EIP) to extensor pollicis longus (EPL) transfers for EPL ruptures secondary to rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods: Twenty-four patients (7 males, 17 females; mean age 41 years; range 22 to 72 years) with rheumatoid arthritis underwent EIP to EPL transfer for 25 ruptures. The mean duration from rupture to surgery was 4.

[Giant cell tumor at the wrist: a review of 23 cases].

Objectives: We evaluated patients who underwent surgical treatment for giant cell tumor of the wrist with regard to recurrence rates, factors influencing tumor recurrence, complications, and postoperative functional and emotional status of the patients.

Methods: The study included 23 patients (6 males, 17 females; mean age 31.6 years; range 12 to 74 years) who were treated surgically for giant cell tumor of the wrist.