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Giant cell tumours of the femoral head and neck treated at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre between 1970 and 1982 were reviewed to evaluate the effectiveness of primary treatment by curettage and bone grafting. All 4 cases recurred within two years, necessitating the likelihood of recurrence following curettage and bone grafting, particularly at this anatomical site, is stressed, and the possibility that hip replacement arthroplasty be considered the primary treatment of choice is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thirty-two patients who underwent bilateral bicompartmental Oxford Meniscal Knee arthroplasty have been followed up prospectively for a mean period of 51 months from the time of their first operation. Pain relief was obtained in all but one knee; walking ability was improved in more than two-thirds. Overall patient satisfaction with the results was good. Two knees failed. The results demonstrate that bilateral knee arthroplasty can be expected to give good functional results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]