Treatise on the nature and cure of prolapsus uteri, and other affections of the pelvic viscera / by Robert Thompson.
- Thompson, Robert, 1797-1865
- Date:
- 1838
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Treatise on the nature and cure of prolapsus uteri, and other affections of the pelvic viscera / by Robert Thompson. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![fore an object of the utmost importance, that the patient derive, as early as possible, the advantages of out-door exercise in pleas- ant weather, as being recuperative in a very high degree. This object it will be perceived, was particularly regarded in the device and construction of my pelvic supporter. By embracing and gently sustaining the sacro-vcrtebral portion of the spine in par- ticular, the integuments, muscles, and entire soft structures of the superior portion of the pelvis, and lower portion of the abdomen generally, while the parts composing the floor of the pelvis are sustained in Iheir natural anatomical relations ; the sense of de- bility, pain in the back or other parts subside, and the almost per- fect return of the natural feelings, results, either immediately or more remotely, from the proper application of this apparatus; unless the case presents certain peculiarities requiring cither pre- paratory or collateral treatment. And hence it follows, that the patient is enabled to enjoy comparative comfort, with all the ad- vantages consequent upon an immunity from positive suffering : a consideration of the utmost importance, when we reflect upon the tremendous effects produced upon the constitution by the ope- ration of causes, seemingly to many, unworthy of notice. For, as Dr. Shattuck most beautifully expresses it— All the compo- nent fibres of the several parts of the body are connected with the brain and the heart through the media of nerves and vessels. If the motions of life arc but interrupted in a single fibre, the whole system is made to feel it. rules to be observld. [Of the nature of the case.'] To the proper and successful application of my apparatus for the cure of prolapsus, it is necessary— 1st. That the particular nature of the case be clearly ascer- tained, and causes of undue downward pressure removed, if such exist. 2nd. That the pelvic viscera be restored to their natural rela- tive positions. * * In slight cases of prolapsus uteri, and prolapsus vagina, the organs, in a very short' time under the operation of the instrument, resume their proper place. But should the displacement be so great as to prevent a return of the organ, when the patient occupies a horizontal posture, it should be reduced, as recommended in the various works upon the subject.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b21159294_0035.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
