Paralytic deformities of the lower extremities : the principles of their surgical treatment / by E. Noble Smith.

  • Smith, E. Noble (Eldred Noble), 1847-1906.
Date:
1900
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    her spine in lifting a patient. Subsequently pain and weakness developed in the back and also in the lower limbs. Three years before the above date the patient had suffered so much that a felt jacket had been applied. This apparatus, however, gave very little comfort. Fio. 49.—Appearance of patient, September 1890 Fifi. 50.—Appearance of patient, September 1894, after treatment by apparatus The case seems to have progressed in a chronic manner, and the walking powers were gradually affected. At the above date there was distinct angular projection centred in the tenth dorsal vertebra, as shown in fig. 49. By means of more efficient me- chanical support to the spine than she had previously had the pain in the back was subdued, and a few months later the patient was decidedly better as regarded general health and the weakness