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M Trafeh

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PubMed1995

[Finger fibrosarcoma. A case report].

The hand is a rare site of fibrosarcoma. We report one case in a fifty two year old female patient, presenting with a two-year history of an ulcerated tumor of the palmar aspect of the right index finger. The X Ray showed severe erosion of the 2nd phalanx. Because of the large volume of the tumor, a proximal amputation of the 2nd finger was performed. Histological examination concluded on a fibrosarcoma which was completely resected. No signs of recurrence or distant metastasis were seen after 8 months. The frequency of fibrosarcoma in the hand is 2.7 to 5.3%. These tumors are rarely located in the soft tissues of the hand. The treatment is essentially surgical based on a carcinological resection, which represents the only way to avoid recurrence, which is evaluated to be 12% after amputation.

Amputation, Surgical↗
PubMed1995

[Open post-traumatic anterior luxation of the hip in children. Apropos of a case and review of the literature].

INTRODUCTION: Anterior open traumatic dislocation of the hip in children is rare. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report the case of a child aged 9 years, who presented following a motor vehicle accident an anterior open dislocation of the left hip associated with a fracture separation of the trochanter, a fracture of the homolateral humerus and a fracture of the contralateral femur. He was treated by open reduction of the dislocation and pinning of the various fractures. RESULTS: After 15 months functional result of the hip was good. The radiograms showed early signs of necrosis of the femoral head. DISCUSSION: The treatment consisted of emergency reduction of the dislocation. Despite this treatment, a review of the literature showed that necrosis of the femoral head is still frequent. CONCLUSION: Anterior open dislocation of the hip is a severe disease in the child and its prognosis becomes severe with the opening and the association with a fracture.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed1993

[Carpal perilunar dislocation. Clinical study (apropos of 39 cases)].

Carpal perilunar dislocations are hidden lesions with uncertain outcome and treatment which is not yet standardized. This retrospective study including 39 cases of carpal perilunar dislocations helps clarify these issues. For fresh dislocations, the diagnosis was established in 66%. Surgical treatment was performed in 26 cases. Anatomic results showed nonunion, necrosis and residual instability. Function was always decreased and was worse in open forms or after orthopedic treatment. Scaphoid screwing results were better than those from pinning. Lateral wrist x rays must always be ordered in cases of wrist trauma to avoid delayed diagnosis. Surgical treatment must systematically use a palmar incision; it permits precise repair of bones and ligamentous lesions and reduces the risk of arthritis.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

[Metacarpophalangeal luxation of the thumb. Apropos of 30 cases].

A retrospective study of a series of 30 cases of metacarpo-phalangeal luxation of thumb (18 dorsal and 12 palmar) showed the relatively high frequency of the palmar variety both in adults and children. Prognosis was better for dorsal than for palmar luxations, the latter being associated with other lesions; cutaneous, tendinous and/or bony, these constituting the severity factor.

Adolescent↗