On the anatomical changes induced at the elbow by luxation backwards of the head of the radius in early life / by William Allen.

  • Allen, William, M.D.
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[1880]
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Credit: On the anatomical changes induced at the elbow by luxation backwards of the head of the radius in early life / by William Allen. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Ili'prinlf({;n-nm the O/itsi/on- ^^l'l//l^n/ Joiinin/ '\/hr Jul//, ISSO. | (^N THE ANATOMICAL CHANGES INDUCED x\.T THE ELBOW BY LUXATION BACKWARDS OF THE HEAD OF THE RADIUS IN. EARLY LIFE. P.Y WILLIAM ALLEN, M.D., Senior Demonstrator of Anatomy, University of Glasgow. (With Lithof/raphcd Plate.) In winter session, 1877-8, a male subject brought into the anatomical rooms of this University presented, amongst other abnormalities,* a very remarkable condition of both elbow joints. Before undergoing the process of dissection, it was quite apparent that some deformity existed, both arras being in a semi-flexed and a rigid serai-pronated position, but this was at the time attributed to some rheumatic cause, especially as the subject was considerably more than middle aged, and, as a result of this misconception, there was unfortunately neither a cast nor any notes taken of the condition of the external appearances. However, as some care was bestowed in observ- ing the peculiarities met with in the dissection of the left limb, and the osseous parts were afterwards carefully macerated, it is to be hoped that tlie following description will suffice. I. Recent State.—The only movements allowed at the elbow joint were flexion and extension, but while flexion was * 'V\\v principal additional abnormalities were — a well developed bi-lateral ntnrnalis hrutorum. muscle, and on each side also there was a well marked example of the svhHmpuln-hnmaralh whicli was sniiplied by a twi<; ()f tlu! circumflex. nerve. The kidneys presented well marked lobulation, and the right one was placed low down in the pelvis, receiving- its arterial supply from below the level of the inferior mesenteric.