Excerpt from Remote Consequences Injuries of Nerves Treatment and Their Treatment: An Examination of the Present Condition of Wounds Received 1863-65, With Additional Illustrative Cases
Besides the cases reported in Gunshot Wounds and in Injuries of Nerves from the hospital records, I have added accounts of the results of a number of other cases of wounds received during the war, some, acknowledged In their places, from, the Pension Bureau records, some from the unpublished notes of the United States Army Hospital, and a few seen in private practice or in the course of service as assistant physician to the Orthopedic Hospital and Infirmary for Nervous Diseases.
Eighteen cases of injuries occurring in civil life are used to illustrate different phases of the subjects discussed. Two of these are from the publications of others, but are given for their peculiar interest.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth look at the late effects of nerve injuries, as observed by surgeons at US military hospitals during the Civil War. The author has searched pension records, interviewed veterans, and examined historical medical accounts to create a fascinating and informative account of the long-term consequences of wartime nerve damage. This book explores the full range of nerve injuries, from minor contusions and concussions to lacerations and complete transections. It delves into the complex ways in which nerves recover from injury, discussing the impact of age, overall health, and the type of injury on the healing process. The author provides a detailed analysis of the symptoms associated with nerve damage, including burning pain, numbness, paralysis, and trophic changes in the skin and nails. This book not only serves as an important historical document, but also offers insights into the nature of nerve injuries and their treatment that are still relevant today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332278855_0
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