The use and manipulation of stiff joints.

Date:
1935
  • Film

About this work

Description

The film shows the use and manipulation of stiff and disabled joints. A medical illustration with captions comprises of a hand drawn image of a limb joint clearly pinned to a notice board. A patient with tuberculosis knee is shown unable to flex their leg fully; an x-ray reveals the damage to the bones. A patient is anaesthetised and has their limbs manipulated and also a Faradic charge applied. All patients are unrecognisable except for one woman who is briefly shown with her arm being flexed above her head.

Publication/Creation

1935.

Physical description

1 film reel (12 min. ) : silent, black and white, 16 mm

Copyright note

Barts and the London NHS Trust.

Notes

Slightly acetic, warped, some obvious joins but no sprocket damage.

Type/Technique

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Where to find it

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