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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... the fragments are usually best reduced by this position ; third , because it relaxes the most important muscles of the shoulder , thus lessening the tendency to overriding and preventing unnecessary strain of the muscle fibres .
... the fragments are usually best reduced by this position ; third , because it relaxes the most important muscles of the shoulder , thus lessening the tendency to overriding and preventing unnecessary strain of the muscle fibres .
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In all plaster - of - Paris dressings for compound fractures , provision must be made to prevent soiling by the wound secretions . A primary essential is to have the window sufficiently large to expose at least two inches of healthy ...
In all plaster - of - Paris dressings for compound fractures , provision must be made to prevent soiling by the wound secretions . A primary essential is to have the window sufficiently large to expose at least two inches of healthy ...
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Traction is exerted either by adhesive strips fastened to the upper arm or in case the wound prevents their application , by a bandage running over the forearm , just below the bend of the elbow . a Traction bandage Fig . 7.
Traction is exerted either by adhesive strips fastened to the upper arm or in case the wound prevents their application , by a bandage running over the forearm , just below the bend of the elbow . a Traction bandage Fig . 7.
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The object of the reduction is the prevention of a bridge of callus between bones , which would prevent pro- and supination . bone bend in toward the non - injured bone in such a way as to form a distinct angle .
The object of the reduction is the prevention of a bridge of callus between bones , which would prevent pro- and supination . bone bend in toward the non - injured bone in such a way as to form a distinct angle .
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