Morbus Coxarius / by Lewis A. Sayre.

  • Sayre, Lewis A. (Lewis Albert), 1820-1900.
Date:
1863
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Morbus Coxarius / by Lewis A. Sayre. 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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    tion good. Extension was applied for a few days, but seeing that no good result followed the treatment Dr. Sayre proceeded to operate (Jan. 29th) by subcutaneously divi- ding the gracilis, adductor magnus, longus, and brevis. The wound was immediately covered with adhesive plaster to prevent the introduction of air, and moderate extension applied to the parts. When comparing the length of the two legs the diseased one is found to be only an inch shorter than its fellow. Jan. 30.—The extension relieves her from all pain ; before the operation it would have been torture to have kept it applied so continually. She eats and sleeps well. Feb. 2.—The wound made by the operation is now closed, consequently the straps are removed. As long as the exten- sion is kept up she feels perfectly well, but when it is taken off and allowed to remain off her former pain shows itself. Her appetite and digestion are excellent. Feb. 16.—The extension has been continued since the operation without pain. Functions well performed. Dr. Sayre’s splint was applied this afternoon, when she walked off with the aid of a crutch without difficulty. Discharged. April 4.—The patient was brought to the hospital to-day to have her dressings re- applied, they not having been changed since she left the institution. The improvement which has taken place is most marked. Instead of the peevish, irritable disposi- tion which she showed when first admitted she now presents a pleasant appearance, and has the glow of health on her cheeks. Her mother states that she has not even complained since she left the hospital. Her appearance and improv- ed position are well represented in Fig. 3, from a photograph taken at that time. Fig. 3.