Fracture of the neck of the femur treated with a Smith Petersen nail.

Date:
1941
  • Film

About this work

Description

Shows the correct treatment for a fracture of the neck of the femur. A radiograph shows typical features, the patient is prepared and spinal anaesthesia is applied. The fracture is reduced by flexion verticle traction, internal rotation and extension. A radiograph shows the reduction and line of the femur. Various patients are shown.

Publication/Creation

England, 1941.

Physical description

1 film reel (19 min.) : silent, black and white, 16 mm

Copyright note

Copyright previously held by British Medical Association and assigned to Wellcome in 2005

Creator/production credits

By S.T. Irwin and R.J. McConell. Demonstrated at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

Type/Technique

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores
    RSM290
    By appointmentManual request

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