Quadriceplasty.

Date:
c.1959
  • Film

About this work

Description

A technique for restoration of muscle formation in cases of fibrous adhesions following injury. T Campbell Thompson MD and John L Sbarbaro MD are present. The film outlines the benefits of this procedure; a semi-naked man demonstrates his mobility before with the assistance of animation, the film explains the action of the muscles in the leg and how they contribute to flexibility/mobility after injury. A male Africa-American patient demonstrates movement before and after corrective surgery.

Publication/Creation

New York, c.1959.

Physical description

1 film reel (18 min.) : sound, color
The film is turning acetic and is stored in fridge B.

Notes

This film forms part of a group of films donated to the Wellcome Trust in 2006 by The British Medical Association.

Creator/production credits

By St. Campbell Thompson MD surgeon-in-chief, assisted by John L. Sbarbaro MD turgis Grant. Produced by Sturgis-Grant Productions Inc.

Copyright note

E.R.Squibb

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  • Location Access
    Closed stores
    7020F
    Can't be requested

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