The Orthopedic treatment of gunshot injuries |
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Fractures in the Neighborhood of the Shoulder , either of the Humerus or of the Scapula . In the majority of cases , the abducted position of the arm ( 50 ° ) is indicated for three reasons : First , because in the ...
Fractures in the Neighborhood of the Shoulder , either of the Humerus or of the Scapula . In the majority of cases , the abducted position of the arm ( 50 ° ) is indicated for three reasons : First , because in the ...
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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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The fenestrated abduction plaster dressing for injuries in the neighborhood of the shoulder and fractures of the upper portion of the hume- rus . Extension is secured by means of the adhesive straps and a strong piece of rubber tubing ...
The fenestrated abduction plaster dressing for injuries in the neighborhood of the shoulder and fractures of the upper portion of the hume- rus . Extension is secured by means of the adhesive straps and a strong piece of rubber tubing ...
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7 ; it follows the outline of the shoulder and the upper arm to a point several inches above the wound , then bends sharply at a right angle out- ward , then downward , then corresponding to the bend of the elbow , for- ward parallel to ...
7 ; it follows the outline of the shoulder and the upper arm to a point several inches above the wound , then bends sharply at a right angle out- ward , then downward , then corresponding to the bend of the elbow , for- ward parallel to ...
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The patient's body and the shoulder of the injured side are well padded with cotton wool , as is also Ulna a Humerus . b ..... Humerus Ulna FIG . 9. Tracing of roentgenograms of compound comminuted fracture of the humerus just above the ...
The patient's body and the shoulder of the injured side are well padded with cotton wool , as is also Ulna a Humerus . b ..... Humerus Ulna FIG . 9. Tracing of roentgenograms of compound comminuted fracture of the humerus just above the ...
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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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