The Orthopedic treatment of gunshot injuries |
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... such as sprains or dislocations , that are commonly seen in times of peace , although a knowledge of their treatment is most important for the military surgeon , but only to those produced by the explosives of modern warfare .
... such as sprains or dislocations , that are commonly seen in times of peace , although a knowledge of their treatment is most important for the military surgeon , but only to those produced by the explosives of modern warfare .
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If , however , the danger of infection seems comparatively slight , and the bullet has produced a simple fracture of the neck , corresponding to that seen in the ordi- nary traumatic cases , then the position of marked abduc- tion ...
If , however , the danger of infection seems comparatively slight , and the bullet has produced a simple fracture of the neck , corresponding to that seen in the ordi- nary traumatic cases , then the position of marked abduc- tion ...
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In these , the common deformity is due to an abduction of the upper fragment , and an adduction of the lower , producing an angula- tion , as shown in Fig . 17. In my own experience in the base hospital , I found that practically all of ...
In these , the common deformity is due to an abduction of the upper fragment , and an adduction of the lower , producing an angula- tion , as shown in Fig . 17. In my own experience in the base hospital , I found that practically all of ...
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I prefer what may be termed the " ice - tongs " method . A strong pair of hooks ( Fig . FIG . 17. - Fracture of upper third of the femur , produced by infantry bullet , showing the deformity typical of this type of fracture . FIG . 21.
I prefer what may be termed the " ice - tongs " method . A strong pair of hooks ( Fig . FIG . 17. - Fracture of upper third of the femur , produced by infantry bullet , showing the deformity typical of this type of fracture . FIG . 21.
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Extreme asepsis must of course be practised , and not only the wound produced by the tips of the tongs , but the entire instru- ment , should be swathed in sterile gauze . FIG . 18. The modified Thomas knee splint .
Extreme asepsis must of course be practised , and not only the wound produced by the tips of the tongs , but the entire instru- ment , should be swathed in sterile gauze . FIG . 18. The modified Thomas knee splint .
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