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THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY British and European Volume 23B Number One February 1998 Contents Frontispiece 1 What is cold intolerance? D. A. Campbell and S. P. Kay 3 An immunohistochemical study of palmar and plantar digital nerves 5. Aitplish and S. Hall 6 Stimulated jitter measurement in the assessment of recovery after D. ( ' Lenihan. N. A/. Sojitra and M. A. Glashv 12 dilTerent methods of peripheral nerve repair Digital blocks with adrenaline. An old dogma refuted P. Sylaidis and A. Logan 17 The natural history of post-traumatic reflex sympathetic dystrophy A. Zyliik 20 A study of the dimensions and taper angles of the medullary canals P. A. McAriltnr. A. Cuti.s, R. H. Milner and G. R. Johnson 24 of the proximal and middle phalanges Ischaemia of the index finger and thumb secondary to thrombosis .V/. G. MeNamara, T. E. Butler, ll'. E. Sanders and H. C. Pederson 28 of the radial artery in the anatomical snufiljox Conservative versus operative treatment for Kienbock's disease. O. Delaere. M. Durr. A. Molderez and G. Foueher 33 A retrospective study Fle.xor tendon repair using a stainless steel internal anchor. L. Gordon. M. Tolar. K. T. Tenkaiesnara Rao. R. O. Riiehie, 37 Biomechanical study on human cadaver tendons S. Rahinowitz and R. P. Lamb A comparative study of two methods of controlled mobilization of F. //. Peek. C. A Biieher. J. S. Watson and A. Roe 41 flexor tendon repairs in zone 2 The eflect of the extent of A1 pulley release on the force required to C. K. Low, B. P. Pereira. R. T. H. .\'g. T. P Low and //. P. H ong 46 flex the digits. A cadaver study on the thumb, middle and ring fingers The elTect of partial excision of the A2 and A4 pulleys on the M. Tomaino. G. Mitsionis. J. Basitidas, R. Grewal and J. Pfaeffle 50 biomechanics of finger flexion The motion analysis system and the fingertip motion area. Normal H- Y. Chiu. E C. Su and S-T. H ang 53 values in young adults The surgical management of the upper extremity anomalies associated T. C. Lees. J. H. Her.sh and L. R. Seheker 57 with Du Pan syndrome Unilateral radioscaphoid synostosis with bilateral hypoplastic thumbs /. Gurkan. C. Yihnaz and M. Demirtas 62 Interpositional arthroplasty with Gore-Tex. Marlex or tendon for S. Muennans and L. Coenen 64 osteoarthritis of the trapeziometacarpal Joint. A retrospective comparative study Thumb reconstruction by pollicization of an index finger stump B. D. Barbato. P. Leblane and J. P. Lenierle 69 combined with a wrap-around flap from the big toe Fxtended wrap-around flap for thumb reconstruction following radical 1! Hattori. K. Doi. E Kawakanii and M. H'atanabe 72 excision of a congenital arteriovenous fistula Carpal boss; destabilization of the third carpometacarpal joint after J. .\l. E. Citteur. .\f. J. P. F. Ritt and K. E. Bos 76 a wedge excision Biomechanical properties of absorbable implants in finger fractures F. Fitoussi. H. Lu. H. Y. Ip and S. P. Chow 79 A cheap, disposable external fixator for comminuted phalangeal fractures Y. Godwin and P. A/. Arnstein 84 Spontaneous healing of a non-union of the scaphoid If! Rookler. \I. J. P. F. Ritt and K. E. Bos 86 Solitary dislocation of the scaphoid. From case report to literature review Y. F. Leung. Y. L. H'ai. H.' L. Kant and P S. Ip 88 Simultaneous dislocation of the scaphoid and hamate bones T. Sakada. S. Sinonttya and M. Ohniori 93 Hamate fracture with dislocation of the ring and little finger metacarpals R. R. Fakih. .4. M. Fraser and A. L. Pimpalnerkar 96 Pregnancy-related carpal tunnel syndrome P Seror 98 Recurrent anterior interosseous nerve palsies related to pregnancy C. A. Brus.se and F. D. Burke 102 Posterior interosseous nerve palsy .V Sueinatsu and T. Hirayatna 104 Intracapsular chondroma of the elbow producing a posterior P. Madharan and I. J. Leslie 107 interosseous nerve palsy Ulnar nerve laceration as a result of elbow arthroscopy .\L Hahn and J. .4. /. Grossman 109 Median nerve contusion during endoscopic carpal tunnel release B. S. Dheansa and H. J. C R. Beleher 110 Acute median nerve injury due to migration of a Kirschner wire /-A/. Jou and K-.4. Lai 112 Von Willebrand's disease presenting as acute carpal tunnel syndrome /). G. Parthenis, C. B. Karagkerrekis and M. .4. H 'ahlram 114 Entrapment of the palmar cutaneous branch of the median nerve /.. De Smet 115 Reversed palmaris longus muscle causing elTort-related median K. H. Depuydt. .4. //. Sehuurman and .\l. Kon 117 nerve compression Intraneural lipofibroma of the median nerve /. G. Camilleri and R. H. .Milner 120 Intraneural ganglion of the brachial plexus K. .\akamiehi and S. Taehibana 123 Attritional rupture of Ilexor tendons by the head of the ulna associated //. Moritomo. T. Masatomi and K. Tada 126 with a chronic longitudinal radioulnar dissociation Avulsion of the tle.xor digitorum profundus tendon associated w ith a F. Canova.s. F. .\ieolau and F. Bonne! 130 chondroma of the distal phalanx Re-growth of a phalanx following removal for infection in a child S. J. H. Kendall and B. Ferris 132 An unusual variant of the levator claviculae muscle encountered in .S'. T. O'Sullivan and S. PJ Kay 1.34 exploration of the brachial plexus The elTect of low frequency, long-wave ultrasound therapy on joint O Basso and J. M Pike 136 mobility and rehabilitation after wrist fracture Book reviews 140 Notices 141 Contents of the Journal oj Hand Surgery {.\irier\CAn Volume) Contents of La .Main Instructions to Authors THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY British and European Volume 23B Number Two April 1998 Contents Frontispiece 145 Evidence for immune system involvement in reflex sympathetic dystrophy J. S. Caldcr. /. Hohen and R. M. R. McAllister 147 The sensitivity and specificity of tests for carpal tunnel syndrome F. Gcrr and R. Letz 151 vary with the comparison subjects The outcome of tendon transfers for C6-spared quadriplegics /. A", y. Lo. R. Turner. S. Connolly. G. Delaney and J. H. Roth 156 Normal digital contribution to grip strength assessed by a computerized J. S. Talsania and S. H. Kozin 162 digital dynamometer The innervation pattern of the radial nerve at the elbow and in G. Branovaeki. M. Hanson. R. Cash 167 the forearm and M. Gonzalez The flexor pollicis longus and its relation to the anterior and S. Sliirali. M. Hanson. G. Branovaeki and M. Gonzalez 170 posterior interosseous nerves Ulnar styloid malunion w ith dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint R. Sakamura. E. Hard. T. Inuieda. E. Nakao. 173 A. Sliionoya and H. Kato Avulsion fracture at the fovea of the ulna. A report of two cases y. Kikuelii and T. Nakamura 176 The interosseous membrane and its influence on the distal radioulnar .\/. Gahl. R. Zinunennann. P. .4ny,ennann. P. Sekora. H. .Maurer. 179 joint. An anatomical investigation of the distal tract M. Steinleeliner and S. Peeldaner Evaluation of five dilTerent incisions for correction of radial dysplasia S. M. Pdz. M. S. M. Muradin. J. J. N. M. Van der Meiden 183 and S. E. R. Hovius Distraction lengthening of the ulna in radial club hand using the M. ,4. Piekfordand L. Seheker 186 Ilizarov technique llizaro\' distraction lengthening in congenital anomalies of the upper limb S. Hidshery.en-Kriif’er. P. Preisser and B-D. Parleeke 192 ■A regional audit of hand and w rist injuries. A study of 4873 injuries C. Hill. M. Riaz. .4. Mozzam and M. D. Brennen 196 Proximal scaphoid costo-osteochondral replacement arthroplasty .\l. ./ Sandow 201 A biomechanical analysis of intrascaphoid compression using the /. A. ): Lo. G. J. (i: A//;g. .4. D. .Milne. 209 Herbert scaphoid screw system. .An in vitro cada\eric study J. A. Johnson and D. C. Chess Treatment of painful neuromas of the hand and wrist by relocation into M. A. SoodandD. Elliot 214 the pronator quadratus muscle V'ein implantation for treatment of painful cutaneous neuromas. T. J. Herbert and S. L. Filan 220 .A preliminary report The prognostic value of concurrent phrenic nerve palsy in newborn .1/. M. Al-Qattan. H. M. Clarke and C G. Curtis 225 children with Erb's palsy Sternomastoid muscle flap for closure of a dural fistula after a .M. Jaihaji. J. L. C. Geh and S. P. Kay 226 brachial plexus injury Mechanical strengths of tendon sutures. An in vitro comparative study S. C. .4. Zatiti. N. Mazzer and C. H. Barhieri 228 of six techniques The chiasma of the flexor digitorum superficialis tendon .M. //. Gonzalez. J. Nikoleit and N. II t'//irirc/X' 234 Colour doppler analysis of tendon and muscle movements A. Suganwto and T. Oehi 237 Finger flexion sign for ulnar neuropathy .4. Tsujino and M. F. Macnieo! 240 Ulnar nerve compression in Guyon's canal due to a haemangioma H Koch. F. Haas and G. Pierer 242 of the ulnar artery The treatment of fractures of the ring and little metacarpal necks. P. B. Hansen and T. B. Han.sen 245 .A prospective randomized study of three dilTerent types of treatment The "S" Quattro turbo in the management of neglected dorsal .V. R. M. Fahniy. .V. Kehoe. J. G. ll 'arner 248 interphalangeal dislocations and N. Courtman Irreducible dislocation of the proximal inter-phalangeal joint of a linger J. Kumi. .S’. Touliopidis and D. Calii’iuri 252 Acute transient bilateral trigger fingers .S". .V. Giles. T. Go.slinf’and S. M Hay 253 Spontaneous recovery of trigger thumbs in children P. Midpruek and S. Pricha.suk 255 Early results of a modified Brunelli procedure for scapholunate instability A. L. .S'. \ 'an Den Ahheele. C. Loh. J. A. Stanley and I. .4. Dad 258 Stabilization of an acute perilunate dislocation using the "TAG"" A. .1. Reddy and G. J. Packer 262 suture anchor Palmar perilunate fracture-dislocation of the carpus /:. //. Masmejean. .S'. ./ Romano and P. //. Saffar 264 Proximal and palmar dislocation of the lunate and proximal scaphoid R. Pandit 266 as a unit in a case of scaphocapitate syndrome. .A 32-month follow-up Dislocation of the pisiform in a 9-year-old child A. Ashkan. D. O'Connor and S. Lambert 269 Suture anchor repair of chronic radial ligament injuries of the 7.' P. .McDermott and L. .S'. Levin 271 metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb Recurrent metacarpal giant cell tumour treated by en bloc resection and ./ Pardo-.Montaner. .4. Pina-.Medina and .M. Barcelo-.Alcahiz 275 metatarsal transfer Giant-cell lesion in a sesamoid bone of the thumb /:'. P. Clarke and J. IE Pritchett 279 .•\pocrine hidrocystoma of the finger S. De Fontaine. J. Van Geertruvden and E. Vandewever 281 An unusual salter type 2 fracture of the distal phalanx ,\/. .M. Al-Qattan 283 Book rev iew 285 Notices 286 Contents of Jownal of Ihinil Surgery (.American Volume) Instructions to .Authors THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY British and European Volume 23B Number Three June 1998 Contents Frontispiece 289 Biomechanical characterization of tissues in Dupuytren's disease Afokc. P. J. Meagher. /. Slarley, D. A. MeGrouther. A. J. Bailey 291 and R. A. Brown Mechanical stress in vitro induces increased expression of MMPs F. Tarlton, P. Meagher R. ,4. Brown. D. .4. MeGrouther 297 and 2 and 9 in excised Dupuytren's disease tissue .4. J. Bailey and A foke A clinical grading system for Dupuytren's contracture M. J. W'oodrufI and M. .4. W'aldram 303 Dupuytren's disease in African-Americans M. H. Gonzalez. J. Soheski. S. Grindel. B. Chunprapaph 306 and N. U einzweig The use of the second dorsal metacarpal arterv for vascularized bone A'. Khan. M. Riaz and J. 0. Small 308 graft. An anatomical study Further experience with the index metacarpal vascularized bone graft C. Mathoulin and F. Brunelli 311 Vascularized bone graft from the palmar carpal arterv for treatment C. Mathoulin and M. Haerle 318 of scaphoid nonunion Combining the clinical signs improves diagnosis of scaphoid fractures. J. Parvizi. J. ll 'aynian. P. Kely and C. G. .Moran 324 A prospective study with follow-up Scaphoid fractures and nonunions; a comparison between panoramic J. D. Bernd. F. .4haledejo. .M. A. Sanehez-Catuzares. 328 radiography and plain X-rays G. Chavarria. .4. Pardo and .4. Pellieer A useful technique for removal of Herbert screws from the scaphoid T. H. Sie. K. F. M. .4hdel-Kader and S. .4llcoek 332 Surgery of the spastic hand in cerebral palsy. Improvement in L. B. Dahlin. Y. Komoto-Tufve.sson and S. Sdgehack 334 stereognosis and hand function after surgery Flexor carpi ulnaris tendon transfers in cerebral palsy T. M. Wolf. C. M. Clinkscak’s and C. Hamlin 340 Controlled active motion following primary llexor tendon repair; C. K. Kitzi.s. P. J. F. Wade. S. J. Krikler S. K. Parsons 344 a Prospective study over 9 years and L. K. .Xieholls Tendon excursion measurements with colour doppler imaging. //. M. Buyruk. W J. P Holland. C. J. Snijders. 350 A calibration study on an embalmed human specimen J. S. Lameris. E. Hoorn. R. Stoeekart and //. J. Siam Immediate and delayed nerve repair using freeze-thawed muscle M. .4. Gla.shv. .4. C. Fullerton and G. M. Lawson 354 autografts in complex nerve injuries. Associated arterial injury Changes in muscle cytoarchitecture after peripheral nerve injury .4-J. Carter F. Kristmundsdottir J. Gilmour and M. .4. Gla.shy 365 and repair. A quantitative and qualitative study Distribution of human Pacinian corpuscles in the hand. A cadaver study B. Stark. T. Carlstedl. R. G. Hallin and .\l. Risling 370 The detailed anatomy of the palmar cutaneous nerves and its H. S. Mathmh. J-G. Van. .4. B. Mink. I 'an Der Molen. 373 clinical implications L-L. Zhang and J. R. Sanger Anatomv of the adductor pollicis muscle. A basis for release J. Witthaut and C. Leclerca 380 procedures for adduction contractures of the thumb The blood supply of the lumbrical muscles .4. Zhrodowski. E. Mariethoz. M Bednarkiewicz and S. Gajisin 384 An anomalous muscle in the hand E. J. Kelly. .M. Riaz and M. O'Shaughnessy 389 Arthroscopicallv-assisted reduction of intra-articular fractures of L. .4dolfs.son and P. Jorgsholm 391 the distal radius IntraarlicLilar fractures of the distal radius treated with metaphvseal J. Krishnan. L. S. Chipehase and J. Slavotinek 396 external fixation. Earlv clinical results 1 I A comparison of 3 and 5 weeks immobilization for older type 1 and 2 F ling Hansen. //. Siaunstrup and S. Mikkel.sen 4(K) Codes' fractures Arthrography is superior to magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosing K. Shionoya. R. Sakamura. T. Imaeda and .V. Makino 402 injuries of the triaimular llbrocartilaize Proximal row carpectomy through a palmar approach R. Luchelli. O. Soragni and T. Fairplay 406 Kinematics of the capitolunate joint in the saaittal plane. .A new method J. L. Loewen. .M. .-1. Pirela-Cruz and G. L. Lucas 410 1 based on reference points and trianuulation Clinical features and management of traumatic posterior interosseous K. Hirachi. 11. Kalo. .4. Minami. T. Kasashima and K. Kaneda 413 nerve palsy IX'layed posterior interosseous nerve palsy. An unusual presentation R. Sharma. R. K. Dimri and J. Dias 418 of a foriiotten class injurv Compression of the radial nerve caused by an occult ganglion. R. Steiger and E. 1 'dgelin 420 Three case reports 1 Osteomyelitis of the scaphoid with sequestration of the primary F. P. .Mon.sell. J. L. .Mcl 'ie and R. B. Smith 422 1 ossification centre D\splasia epiphysealis hemimelica with carpal instability Ta1n iguchi and T. Tamaki 1 425 A palmar ganglion arising from the metacarpophalangeal joint ./. P. an Geeriruyden and E. andeweyer 428 Notices 429 I C'ontents of Journal of Hand Surgery (American volume) Instructions to .Authors I THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY British and European Volume 23B Number Four August 1998 Contents Frontispiece 431 Review Article: Neurotrophins. neurones and peripheral nerve regeneration Q. Yin, G. J. Kemp and S. P. Frostick 433 Ulnar lengthening in juvenile chronic arthritis A. B. Mink van der Molen, M. A. Hall and D. M. Evans 438 Correction of soft tissue contractures of the wrist using the D. M. Niall. P. G. Murphy, E. E. Fogarly, F. E. DowUnv’ 442 Ilizarov technique and D. P. Moore Distraction and microvascular epiphysis transfer for radial club hand S. K. Vilkki 445 Lengthening of a one-bone forearm. A sequel of neonatal osteomyelitis C. IL' C. Toni;, L. K. HunyandJ. C. Y. Cheng 453 Reconstruction of fingertip amputations by partial composite toe G. Daniel, D. Coreella and M. Merle 457 transfer with short vascular pedicle Ring av ulsion injuries managed with homodigital and heterodigital venous F. C. Behan, A. I'. Cavallo and P. Terrill 465 island conduit (VIC) fiaps The subcutaneous turn-over flap in the treatment of dilficult wounds P. C. Cavadas and L. Pueries-Corella 472 of the digits The radial forearm fascial fiap as a salvage procedure for chronic C. Cedidi, T Raff and G. Gerniann 476 tuberculosis of the hand and wrist ■A lO-year rev iew of high-pressure injection injuries to the hand //. G. Lewis, P. Clarke, B. Kneafsey and M. D. Brennen 479 Hand lacerations. An audit of clinical examination J. Patel, R. Coidl, P. .4. Harris and A: J. Pereiva! 482 Outcome following the rehabilitation of hand trauma patients. A. M. I. Watts, M. Greenstoek and R. P. Cole 485 The importance of a subjective functional assessment Transthecal digital nerve block. An anatomical appraisal A'. S. Sarhadi and J. Shaw-Dunn 490 .\ method to locate the radial digital nerve of the index finger G. M. Loiirie, //. P. Rudolph and D. IT’ Lundy 494 Defining a normal finger web in children P. Paterson and J. D. Nanearrow 496 The reliability of physical examination for carpal tunnel syndrome R. G. Mar.\, P L. Hudak, C. Bombardier, B. Graham, 499 C. Goldsmith and J. G. Wright Chronic post-traumatic radial instability of the metacarpophalangeal R. Riederer, L. Nagy and U. Biiehler 503 joint of the finger. Long-term results of ligament reconstruction The importance of the distal radioulnar joint in distal radial fractures D. Stof/elen, L. De Smet and P. Broos 507 The clinical importance of carpal instabilities follow ing distal radial fractures D. Stof/elen, K. De .Mulder and P. Broos 512 Distal ulnar tumours. Results of management by en bloc resection R. Ferracini, E. L. Masterson, 517 in nine patients and review of the literature R. S. Bell and J. S. Wander Morphology and distribution of nerve endings in the human ,V/. Ohmori and H. Azuma 522 triangular fibrocartilage complex Psvchomotor development in children with triphalangeal thumbs. J. Zgurieas, D. M. J. de Raeymaeeker, P. J. L. M. Snijders, 526 A preliminary study A. Hoekstra, D. Lindhout and S. E. R. Hovius A large family with type IV radial polydactyly .4. Seyhan, N. Akar.su and E. Keskin 530 Classification of the mirror hand-multiple hand spectrum .V/. M. .41-Qaiian. A. Al-Thunayan, M. De Cordier. 534 .V. Nandagopal and J. Pilkanen An unusual carpal coalition associated with fifth ray anomalies J. Gomez Robledo 537 in the hand Is occupation an aetiological factor in the development of trigger finger? .4. J. H. Trezies, .4. R. Lyons. K. Fielding and T. R. C. Davis 539 Trigger finger in a child as a complication of interphalangeal dislocation R. D. Case and I. J. Leslie 541 A rare combined fracture and ligamentous injury of the thumb /. Smith and A. Jamieson 542 •Atraumatic dislocation of the trapeziometacarpal joint D. J. Dunlop, S. Chughand M. A. Wahham 544 secondary to osteoarthritis Palmar metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation E. I andeweyer, P. Zygas and M. Liboite 546 Rupture of the tendon of fie.xor digilorum profundus in association F M. Vaz and H. J. C. R. Beleher 548 with an endchondroma of the terminal phalanx Avascular necrosis of the trapezoid bone .M. Sturzenegger and F. Menearelli 550 Avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head L De Smet 552 A false aneurysm in the hand of a child L. G. Simeonov 555 Delayed rupture of an extensor digitorum tendon following repeated R. M. Haywood, J. M. O’Donoghue and P. J. Regan attempts at intravenous cannulation 557 Tendon interposition in a juxta-epiphyseal fracture of the proximal phalanx E. L. Freedman, R. A. I'ander Griendand P. C. Dell 558 Letters to the Editor 560 Book Rev iew 562 Notices 563 Contents of Journal o/ Hand Surgery (American volume) Instructions to Authors THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY British and European Volume 23B Number Five October 1998 Contents Frontispiece 565 Ixadinji Article: Diagnostic criteria for upper limb disorders in T. R. C. Davis 567 epidemiological studies Review Article: Ischaemia-repert’usion injury. Implications for the M. \1. Al-Qattan 570 hand surgeon A prospective randomized comparison of Sutter and Swanson P. A. McArthur and R. H. Milner 574 silastic spacers Distal digital replantations and revascularizations. 237 digits in A. Pairadul. C. Xgarmiikos and I'. Parkpian 578 192 patients A morphological study of Schwann cells and axonal regeneration in G. Terenghi. J. S. Calder. R. Birch and S. M. Hall 583 chronically transected human peripheral nerves Biodegradable controlled release glass in the repair of peripheral D. V Lenihan. A. J. Carter. T. Gilchrist. D. M. Mealy. I. A. .Miller. 588 nerve injuries L. M. Myles and M. A. Glashy TheelTectsof postoperative continuous passive motion on peripheral H. K. W. Kim. R. G. Kerr. C. B. Turley. P. J. Evans. Jay 594 nerve repair and regeneration. An experimental investigation and R. B. Salter in rabbits Correlation of segmental carpal tunnel pressures with changes in hand and R. Luchetti. R. Schaenhiiher and P. Sathan 598 wrist positions in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and controls Incidence of bilateral symptoms in carpal tunnel syndrome L. Padua. R. Padua. M. Xazzaro and P TonaU M. M. Tomaino 603 Identification and preservation of palmar cutaneous nerves during and ,4. Phikseychuk 607 open carpal tunnel release Carpal tunnel syndrome associated with macrodactyly .V/. A. Mirza. E. T. King and M. K Reinhart B. Crosviey. 609 Selective motor neuropathy of the median nerve caused by a ganglion C. R. Gschwind and C. Storey 611 in the carpal tunnel Functional outcome ot' anterior transposition of the vascularized ulnar A. .4.sand. K. Morisawa and T Tsuruta 613 nerve for cubital tunnel syndrome Radial tunnel syndrome: diagnosis and management S. Sarhadi. S. X Korday and L. C. Bainhridge 617 Artificial sensibility based on the use of piezoresistive sensors. G. Lundborg. B. Rosen. K. Lindstrom andS. Lindherg 620 Preliminary observations DilTerential cellular response within the rabbit tendon unit following A. Kakar. L. Khan and D. A. McGrouther 627 tendon injury Fibroblast-like cells from tendons dilTer from skin fibroblasts in their C. E. Evans and I. .4. Trail 633 ability to form three-dimensional structures in vitro A prospective study of flexor tendon repair in zone 5 X. IF Yii. .M. L'rhan and D. Elliot 642 "Venting” or partial lateral release of the A2 and A4 pulleys after /. Knai Ben and D. Elliot 649 repair of zone 2 llexor tendon injuries Colour Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis, management and follow-up T. R. Cre.s.swell. C. .4llott and J. .M. .4uchincloss 655 of a digital llexor pulley injury Risk factors and prophylactic tenosynovectomy for extensor tendon J. Ryu. S. Saito. T. Honda and K. Yainanioto 658 ruptures in the rheumatoid hand Free tendon interposition grafting for the repair of ruptured extensor J. Mountney. C. .M. Blundell. P. Mc.4rthur and D. Stanley 662 tendons in the rheumatoid hand. A clinical and biomechanical assessment Surgical management after doxorubicin and epirubicin extravasation C. Heitmann. C. Dunnus and G. Ingianni 666 The V-Y palmar flap .M. .4. Rider. .M. Riaz and J. O. Small 669 Dorsal chevron fiap for exposure of the proximal interphalangeal joint .V/. IF' H. Erdmann and R. P. Sach 673 Does trapeziectomy destabilize the carpus? D. B. Herren. O. Lehmann and B. R. Simmen 676 Factors alTecting the outcome in 50 cases of scaphoid nonunion J. Shah and IF' .4. Jones 680 treated with Herbert screw fixation Scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis of the proximal pole. .M. 1. Boyer. H. P. I on Schroeder and T. S. .4.\elrod 686 Treatment with a vascularized bone graft from the dorsum of the distal radius Surgical treatment of congenital metacarpal synostosis of the ring E. Horii. T. .Miura. R. .\akamura. E. Xakao and H. Kato 691 and little fingers Spontaneous contractures of both abductor digit! minimi muscles in K Kawanahe. K Hata and /. .\akyama 695 a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus An unusual case of llexor sheath tenosynovitis R. Gatt. P Cushieri and C. Sciherras 698 Letters to the Fditor 7(8) Book reviews 702 Notices 704 Contents of the Journal of Hand Surgery (.American volume) Instructions to Authors THE JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY British and European Volume 23B Number Six December 1998 Contents Frontispiece 707 The 3()th Birthday of the British Society tor Surgery of the Hand M. J M. Black 709 The first 30 years of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand ■V. J. Barton 111 T- and B-lyniphocyte subsets in patients with Dupuytren's disease. K. G. Gudmundsson. R. Arngriinsson, S. Arinhjarnarson. 724 Correlations with disease severity A. Olajsson and T. Jonsson Measurement of invasive potential provides an accurate prognostic R. Grover. A. O. Grohhelaar. P. I. Riehnuin and P. J. Smith 728 marker for giant cell tumour of tendon sheath The histopathology of de Quervain's disease .M. T. Clarke. H. A. Lyall. J. W. Grant and .M. H. Matthewson 732 Silicone replacement arthroplasty for Kienbock's disease O. I. Kaareki. T. K. Raatikainen and P. J. Torniainen 735 Proximal row carpectomy versus limited wrist arthrodesis for R. Sakamura. E. Horii. K. Watanahe. E. .S’akao. H. Kato 741 advanced Kienbock's diease and K. Tsiinoda Kienbock's disease in cerebral palsy C. Leeleraj and C. Xarelias 746 Salvage procedure for failed Bowers' hemiresection interposition J. Gonzalez del Pino and D. L. Fernandez 749 technique in the distal radioulnar joint Ulnar impaction syndrome in the ulnar negative and neutral wrist. M. M. Tomaino 754 Diagnosis and pathoanatomy The early results of the Brunelli procedure for trapeziometacarpal S. .V. J. Rohert.s. J. N. Brown. M. G. Hayes and A. Saies 758 instability Movement of the scaphoid in the normal wrist D. .Xiittall. I. A. Trad and J. K. Stanley 762 Progressive patterns of degenerative arthritis in scaphoid nonunion y. Hidaka and R. Nakamura 765 demonstrated by three-dimensional computed tomography Scaphoid malunion. The significance of rotational malalignment D. L. Fernandez. C. J. Martin and J. Gonzalez del Pino 771 Scapholunate ligament repair and capsulodesis for the treatment J. D. U 'yriek. B. D. You.se and T. R. Kiefhaher 776 of static scapholunate dissociation Distraction-lengthening of digital rays using a small external fixator .\I. Salom. J. E. .Aroea. I.' Cliover. R. Alonso and R. I'ilar 781 Index finger lengthening by gradual distraction and bone grafting .4. Gordon. R. Page and M. Saleh 785 The motion analysis system and goniometry of the finger joints //-}' Chiu. E C. Su. S-T. Wang and H-Y. Hsu 788 The initiation and sequence of digital joint motion. A three-dimensional N. Somia. G. S. Rash. M. Waehowiak and .4. Gupta 792 motion analysis Thumb joint flexion. What is normal? M. Jenkins. H. B. Bamherger. L. Black.and R. .Nowin.ski 796 Results of treatment of chronic dorsal fracture-dislocations of the O. I.shida and Y. Ikuta 798 proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers Treatment of mallet finger fractures by the extension-block .4. Darder-Prats. E. Eernandez-Garcia. 802 K-wire technique R. Eernandez-Gaharda and .4. Darder-Garcia Rotational Salter-Harris type I fracture of the proximal phalanx S. E. Blagg and G. E. B. Giddins 806 Hand infections due to non-cholera vibrio after injuries from St Peter's R. Said. G. I 'olpin. B. Grimherg. 808 fish (Tilapiii ziUii) S. R. Friedenstrom. E. Lejler and S. Stahl Mycohiu terium nialniocnse infection. An unusual cause of wrist swelling .4. .4. Syed and J. O'Flanagan 811 Trigger wrist and flexor tenosynovitis R. D. Smith. S. T. O'Leary and C. J. MeCuUough 813 Bilateral scapholunate dissociations with distal radial fractures and .■1. Gupta ' 815 post-traumatic intcrcarpal fusion Bilateral congenital aplasia of the scaphoid //. Patankar 817 .Arteriovenous malformation of the forearm as a result of a persistent L. Krishnamoorthy. M. S. C. Murison and P. J. Sykes 820 median artery Letter to the Editor 822 Book Re\ iews 823 Notices 824 Index 826 Instructions to .Authors Contents of the Journal of Hand Surgery (.American volume)