An Anatomical and surgical study of fractures of the lower end of the humerus

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Lea & Febiger, 1910 - 163 pages
 

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Page 11 - The conditions annexed by the testator are that the prize "Shall be awarded every five years to the writer of the best original essay, not exceeding one hundred and fifty printed pages, octavo, in length, illustrative of some subject in surgical pathology or surgical practice, founded upon original investigations, the candidates for the prize to be American citizens.
Page 11 - Philadelphia," on or before January 1, 1905. Each essay must be distinguished by a motto, and accompanied by a sealed envelope bearing the same motto, and containing the name and address of the writer. No envelope will be opened except that which accompanies the successful essay. The committee will return the unsuccessful essays if reclaimed by their respective writers, or their agents, within one year. The committee reserves the right...
Page 11 - It is expressly stipulated that the competitor who receives the prize, shall publish his essay in book form, and that he shall deposit one copy of the work in the Samuel D. Gross Library of the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery, and that on the title page, it shall be stated that to the essay was awarded the Samuel D.
Page 23 - ARTICULATION is a lateral ginglymoid joint, formed by the head of the radius and the lesser sigmoid cavity of the ulna.
Page 11 - An Anatomical and Surgical Study of Fractures of the Lower end of the Humerus.
Page 19 - In a properly managed case the prognosis, both in adults and children, is good as regards both deformity and restoration of function of the joint.
Page 18 - The prognosis of fractures about the elbow should be guarded, and the danger of limitation of motion explained to the patient. In most instances, however, a useful arm is obtained, although this may not be for a number of months.
Page 62 - Si un medecin disait qu'il ya luxation et qu'un autre affirme qu'il ya fracture, on ne doit pas balancer r de suivre 1'avis de ce dernier, parceque, dans cet opinion il ne laisse courir aucun chance de deformation, d'impotence, et des maladies consecutives.
Page 19 - If the joint has been involved, there is a great tendency to impairment of its usefulness, and passive movement should be started early.
Page 18 - Some limitation of the motions of this joint is the rule after fracture in its vicinity, and complete ankylosisisnot infrequent.

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