The Orthopedic treatment of gunshot injuries |
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ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT OF GUNSHOT INJURIES PART I AT THE FRONT Here two principles predominate in the treatment of all gunshot wounds of the extremities : surgical cleanliness and dequate fixation . It is with the latter that we are ...
ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT OF GUNSHOT INJURIES PART I AT THE FRONT Here two principles predominate in the treatment of all gunshot wounds of the extremities : surgical cleanliness and dequate fixation . It is with the latter that we are ...
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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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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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Each of the iron bands is now wound with a gauze bandage so as to insure more intimate union with the plaster - of - Paris . The patient's body and the shoulder of the injured side are well padded with cotton wool , as is also Ulna a ...
Each of the iron bands is now wound with a gauze bandage so as to insure more intimate union with the plaster - of - Paris . The patient's body and the shoulder of the injured side are well padded with cotton wool , as is also Ulna a ...
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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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