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 frag- ments 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 unneces- sary strain of the muscle fibres .
... the frag- ments 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 unneces- sary strain of the muscle fibres .
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In all plaster - of - Paris dressings for compound fractures , pro- vision must be made to prevent soiling by the wound secre- tions . 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 , pro- vision must be made to prevent soiling by the wound secre- tions . 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 b 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 b 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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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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