A syllabus of surgical lectures on the nature and treatment of fractures, diseases of the joints, and deformities of the limbs and spine. Containing descriptions of the modes of applying twelve new apparatuses, illustrated by twelve plates ... / [Joseph Amesbury].

  • Amesbury, Joseph, 1795-1864
Date:
1827
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Credit: A syllabus of surgical lectures on the nature and treatment of fractures, diseases of the joints, and deformities of the limbs and spine. Containing descriptions of the modes of applying twelve new apparatuses, illustrated by twelve plates ... / [Joseph Amesbury]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    to be expected, unless these indications are answered. Observations upon the plan of treatment recommended by Sir Astley Cooper. This plan of treatment shown to be erroneous. Incapable of supporting the fractured parts in proper apposition and at rest. Must be fre¬ quently injurious. Calculated to make the fractured ends pass each other, and to convert fractures of the most favourable kind for union into that variety which is the most unfavourable. Non-union and claudication must be the conse¬ quences of this practice. Inadequacy of the double inclined plane and common fracture-box pointed out. The manner in which they are used. Have no effect upon the pelvis. Motion produced in the fracture every time the pelvis moves. The fractured ends of the bone pass each other. The surgeon has no command over the frac¬ tured parts whenever either of these apparatuses is employed. Non-union and shortening of the limb result from the use of these apparatuses. The short splints which extend from the pelvis to the knee. Never used with any advantage to the patient.