Volume 2

Spinal curvature : its consequences, and its cure ... / by John B. Serny.

  • Serny, John B.
Date:
[1840]
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Credit: Spinal curvature : its consequences, and its cure ... / by John B. Serny. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Pre J< paired, being accompanied with paraplegic affections of the lower extremities, with inability to walk or to move her limbs with ease, fatigue at the least exertion, and, when attempting to walk, a disposition to walk upon both outer ankles. The highest pro- fessional assistance was obtained without benefit. It was decided that nothing further could be done, when, from circumstances, Miss C. came under the mode of treatment established by Dr. Harrison. In about eleven months the cure was completed, the health having progressively improved during that time; and Miss C. is now beautifully perfect in shape and figure, both feet having been restored to their natural symmetry. CasE XV. A CASE OF OUTWARD CURVATURE OF THE LOWER PARTS OF THE Spina, COLUMN, ATTENDED WITH RICKETTY THIGHS AND Lecs, BOWED KNEES, AND THE PLANTAR SURFACE OF THE Foot TURNED UPWARDS, cured by Dr. Serny. October the 20th, 1836.—Thomas Chilcott, aged 3 years, has lost the use of the lower part of his body. He suffers from weakness in his thighs, legs, and feet, and is unable to walk, and crawls upon both outer ankles; the legs and thighs bow out considerably, the abdomen projects forward, the four last dorsal and the whole of the lumbar vertebre stand outward, making an elevation so as to compress the spinal column. [See wood cut No. 9.] Thomas Chilcott remained about two years under treatment, which consisted of constant pressure and of gentle friction, and extension daily for half an hour only, the usual time in most cases, and the application of a back shield duly prepared. Thomas Chilcott is now perfectly well, and can be seen at any —