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1. An improvement in technic is presented for arthrodesis of the tuberculous elbow in the adult.

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2. In the face of notoriously poor statistical results, this operation has been completely successful in the three cases described. Although three cases do not constitute a series, I have reason to believe that similar good results will be obtained in future cases.

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3. It appears that there may be no need to attack the radiohumeral joint at the time of the operation. The sinuses may disappear spontaneously, as they did in both the above cases, if the ulnohumeral joint becomes fused.

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4. It is of interest to note that the patients desired an attitude of slight extension in the elbow, as the best functional position most suitable to them in their occupations.

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5. In view of the excellent results obtained by following the described technic, the writer wishes to recommend this operation to others.