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A case of neurofibromatosis causing diffuse elephantoid hypertrophy of an upper limb is described. Infiltration by tumor mass led to disruption of the carpus and dislocation of the hand.

A report of a case of long-standing Scleroderma (Progressive Systemic Sclerosis) is presented to emphasize the severe consequences of vascular compromise in the hand. The disease process is reviewed and is illustrated by the arteriographic findings in this patient.

Forty-one patients with established non-union of the carpal navicular are presented. Forty patients were treated by bone grafting, using the same operative technique in all of them. All operated fractures healed and were free of pain at the time of union. Vascularization did not seem to interfere with union in the different types of fractures. Radial styloidectomy, performed in addition to bone grafting in 26 of the patients, who had arthritic changes, improved their wrist mobility.