Injuries and diseases of the knee-joint considered from the clinical aspect / by Sir William Bennett ; with thirty-four illustrations.

  • Bennett, William Henry, Sir, 1852-1921.
Date:
1909
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Credit: Injuries and diseases of the knee-joint considered from the clinical aspect / by Sir William Bennett ; with thirty-four illustrations. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    directed to the correction of the faulty functions, whilst moderate exercise and massage for the knees,, combined with the healthiest of outdoor lives, are collateral indications; beyond everything, splints should be avoided, and on no account should the patient be allowed to lead an invalid^s life unless the loss of blood, pain or other conditions render this absolutely unavoidable. In the absence of acute symptoms arising from injury the condition of the knees need lead to no restriction in the exercise of an ordinary person.