[Pathogenesis and surgical treatment of "periarthritis humeroscapularis" (author's transl)]. / Zur Pathogenese und operativen Behandlung der sogenannten Periarthritis humeroscapularis.

The technique according to Dautry takes into special consideration the conflict between the supraspinal tendon and the coraco-acromial ligament. Postoperative follow-up treatment is of particular importance. Follow-up examinations were performed in 84 patients with a follow-up period between one and 14 years. The results were graded "good" to "very good" in 85% of the patients. The poor results are subjected to a special analysis. The relevant indication and contra-indication is shown for each case. The advantages offered by this method are discussed and compared with the other currently employed methods.

[Upper brachial plexus palsy. Seven cases treated by muscle transplantation (author's transl)]. / Paralysie radiculaire supérieure du plexus brachial. Traitement par transpositions musculaires associées. Résultat de sept cas.

Seven cases of upper brachial plexus palsy, have been treated by associated transplantation of pectoralis major for flexion, and of teres major and latissimus dorsi for external rotation. Operation was performed eighteen months at least after injury, during which period rehabilitation was necessary to prevent atrophy of the pectoralis major and contracture in internal rotation. The strength of flexion was improved by alterations of the original Clark's operation. The whole muscle was transplanted: its humeral tendon was fixed to the coracoid process; its thoracic extremity lengthened by an aponevrotic flap from rectus anterior was pulled through a posterior anti-brachial incision, holding the arm in anteposition and the forearm in supination. A strong tension was obtained in this way. Transplantation of teres major and latissimus dorsi tendons behind the humerus was done in the same stage. Results are in favor of these improvements: all seven patients, including two hard-workers, obtained a strong and large flexion. The useful part of external rotation was restored. All went back to their former occupations.