The Orthopedic treatment of gunshot injuries |
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... because 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 ...
... because 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 ...
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6. a , The outer iron band . b , The inner band which runs along the patient's chest and partly encircles the arm . the insertion of the deltoid , abduction is usually not. FRACTURES AND INJURIES TO JOINTS 23.
6. a , The outer iron band . b , The inner band which runs along the patient's chest and partly encircles the arm . the insertion of the deltoid , abduction is usually not. FRACTURES AND INJURIES TO JOINTS 23.
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the insertion of the deltoid , abduction is usually not necessary . For the first type , the abduction splints already described are applicable ; for the second ( those of the lower half of the shaft ) , the modified Thomas elbow splint ...
the insertion of the deltoid , abduction is usually not necessary . For the first type , the abduction splints already described are applicable ; for the second ( those of the lower half of the shaft ) , the modified Thomas elbow splint ...
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One or more of the metacarpal bones are usually hopelessly shattered and the tendons in- jured . Methods of traction are of little avail in these cases and there is practically nothing to be done at the front except to fix the hand in a ...
One or more of the metacarpal bones are usually hopelessly shattered and the tendons in- jured . Methods of traction are of little avail in these cases and there is practically nothing to be done at the front except to fix the hand in a ...
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Usually , the plaster has hardened a few minutes after its application , and with a little care The modified Thomas humerus splint , when supplemented by a. FIG . 15. - Photograph illustrating the method of overcoming lateral deviation ...
Usually , the plaster has hardened a few minutes after its application , and with a little care The modified Thomas humerus splint , when supplemented by a. FIG . 15. - Photograph illustrating the method of overcoming lateral deviation ...
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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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