Description of a splint, (with plates and cases) : invented for the treatment of fractured limbs / by James M'Intyre.

  • M'Intyre, James.
Date:
[1825]
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Credit: Description of a splint, (with plates and cases) : invented for the treatment of fractured limbs / by James M'Intyre. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    and, on making extension, there was a gush of blood from the wound, mixed with sinovia.— Having reduced the dislocation, and afterwards the fractures, and dressed the wound, I applied the Splint, which had previously been adjusted to the sound extremity; I had no difficulty in retaining the limb at its original length, without forming so acute an angle-as usual, in order to prevent the action of the rectus muscle, and con- sequent pressure of the patella. A bandage was put on to give uniform support to the limb, and cold embrocations were applied. He expressed himself much relieved, and nearly free from pain; an anodyne was given, and he was put to bed. 14fth—Pulse 80, has no pain, and is allowed to sit out of bed for two hours daily. Q,Oth—Con- tinues improving, and declares he has no more pain in one extremity than in the other. Ja7i. Sd—Was this day examined by the house-sur- geon to the Newcastle Infirmary, who found the limb firm and straight. The joint is now put in a state of flexion and extension daily. Feb, 1st—Walks about the floor with freedom oa