[Treatment of chondrosarcoma of the tibia by cryosurgery. Apropos of 2 cases]. / Traitement des chondrosarcomes du tibia par cryochirurgie. A propos de 2 observations.

Two grade II central tibial chondrosarcomata of have been treated by extensive curettage and cryotherapy as described by Marcove. No recurrences or metastases were present after a follow-up of six and eight-and-a-half years respectively. A review of the treatment of these tumours was made and the advantages and disadvantages of liquid nitrogen considered. The indications for cryosurgery are described. The frequency and time of onset of recurrences and metastases is discussed in the light of published papers.

[Diaphyseal fractures of the lower extremity]. / Fractures étagées diaphysaires des membres inférieurs.

The authors present a series of 26 cases of ipsilateral fractures of the shafts of the femur and tibia treated by internal fixation. Twenty have been followed up for more than 2 years. Thirteen healed without incident and achieved excellent function. Six others regained a similar level of mobility after complications had been treated. The early surgical stabilisation of such fractures is advocated, allowing recognition of simultaneous injuries to ligaments of the knee.