Injuries of nerves and their treatment / [James Sherren].

  • Sherren, James, 1872-1945.
Date:
1908
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Credit: Injuries of nerves and their treatment / [James Sherren]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INJURIES OF NERVES AND THEIR TREATMENT CHAPTER I Classification of Nerve Injuries—Method of Production of Nerve Injuries: (1) by Penetrating Wounds, Accidental or Opera- tive; (2) by Pressure; (8) by 'Traction—Nerve Injuries comphcating (a) Fractures; (b) Dislocations; (c) Surgical Procedures—Gunshot Injuries of Nerves. Injury to one of the principal nerves of a limb is an accident of extreme gravity. Its recognition, exact diagnosis and correct treatment is of the utmost importance. Under the most favourable circumstances a period of incapacity results which often extends into months and may necessitate entire change of employment. It is necessary to be acquainted with the prognosis of the various forms of injury to which each nerve is hable ; such injury often affects the future career of the patient, and in many cases the interests of
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