The Orthopedic treatment of gunshot injuries |
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It must prevent shortening and hold the fragments properly aligned . 2. It must be adapted to the transfer of the patient from the front to the base hospital . 3. It must allow free access to the wound not only for dressing but for ...
It must prevent shortening and hold the fragments properly aligned . 2. It must be adapted to the transfer of the patient from the front to the base hospital . 3. It must allow free access to the wound not only for dressing but for ...
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There are , however , cases of fracture of the humerus in which the bony fragments are best aligned by less abduction , or even by bandaging the arm at the side of the body . FIG . 2 . Severe comminuted fracture of the scapula and of ...
There are , however , cases of fracture of the humerus in which the bony fragments are best aligned by less abduction , or even by bandaging the arm at the side of the body . FIG . 2 . Severe comminuted fracture of the scapula and of ...
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In those above , owing to the pull of the powerful abductor , the lower fragment must be abducted to secure the proper alignment ; in those below Traction bandage FIG . 6. A plaster fenestrated dressing applicable.
In those above , owing to the pull of the powerful abductor , the lower fragment must be abducted to secure the proper alignment ; in those below Traction bandage FIG . 6. A plaster fenestrated dressing applicable.
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As a rule , the fragments of the fractured FIG . 11. - Diagram illustrating the type of deformity frequently seen in gunshot injuries to a single bone of the forearm . The arrows indicate the lines of force which the surgeon should ...
As a rule , the fragments of the fractured FIG . 11. - Diagram illustrating the type of deformity frequently seen in gunshot injuries to a single bone of the forearm . The arrows indicate the lines of force which the surgeon should ...
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This tends , in the great majority of cases , to lever the fragments from the intact bone . The wounds are exposed for dressing by cutting windows in the plaster at the points designated . The moulded splint is prepared by folding a ...
This tends , in the great majority of cases , to lever the fragments from the intact bone . The wounds are exposed for dressing by cutting windows in the plaster at the points designated . The moulded splint is prepared by folding a ...
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abduction adhesive allow already amputation applied artificial limb assistant attached band bandage body bone calf complete contracture correct corresponding course deep direction divided downward dressing effective elbow excellent experience exposed extension extensor extremity fascia fingers fixation flexion flexor followed foot fractures fragments frequently function give given graft gunshot injuries hand head hold hospital illustrating important inches incision indicated injury insertion instances joint knee lateral layer longus lower means mechanical method motion muscles muscular necessary nerve normal Note occurred operation owing paralysis paralyzed passes patient performed periosteum peroneus plaster plaster-of-Paris portion position possible practical prevent principle produced removed requires scar tissue secured sheath shoulder shown in Fig shows side skin splint strips stump sufficient surface surgeon suture taken technic tendon thigh tibia tibialis anticus tion tissue traction transplanted treatment turn upper usually wound wrist
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