Reduction and treatment of a fracture of the proximal end of the femur.

Austria, 1933.

1 film reel (8 min.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mm

01:20:00

This film is from the B.M.A. Film Library--From opening credits.

Title from opening credits.

Segment 1 The male patient has a proximal femoral fracture with marked displacement and outward rotation. The patient is shown naked on a hospital bed. X-ray pictures of before and after treatment are shown. Anaesthetic is injected into the patient's leg. The leg is placed on a splint. A pin is driven through the patient's knee. The foot is fixed by plaster. A 20lb weight is attached to the knee pin for traction. The patient is shown lying in traction. The intertitles state that if the shortening of the leg has not been overcome within 24 hours, the foot of the bed is raised 50cm and more weight is added. This bed position is shown. Time start: 00:00:00:00 Time end: 00:04:02:11 Length: 00:04:02:11

Segment 2 The patient is shown 2-3 weeks later and a zinc paste dressing is applied, and bandages overlaid on the paste. Iron stirrups are connected to the bandages. Weights are attached to the traction strips. The patient is shown in bed using traction to move his knee, and also sitting up. The patient is shown after the treatment finishes. He walks naked around a room to demonstrate his recovered leg. Time start: 00:04:02:11 Time end: 00:08:04:11 Length: 00:04:02:00

By Dr. L. Bohler and Vienna Accident Hospital

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British Medical Association

In English.