The diagnosis of traumatic lesions in the cerebro-spinal axis : and the detection of malingering referred to this centre / by B.A. Watson.

  • Watson, B. A. (Beriah André), 1836-1892
Date:
1891
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Credit: The diagnosis of traumatic lesions in the cerebro-spinal axis : and the detection of malingering referred to this centre / by B.A. Watson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    THE D !A\ [Reprin The Medical News, June 6, 1891.] TIC LESIONS IN THE CEREBRO-SPINAL AXIS, AND THE DETECTION OF MALINGERING RE- FERRED TO THIS CENTRE. CONSULTING SURGEON TO THE BAYONNE HOSPITAL ; SURGEON TO THE JERSEY CITY HOSPITAL, ETC. The counterfeit cannot be detected without an accurate knowledge of the genuine, and, in addition to this, an exact knowledge of the counterfeit, together with a definite knowledge of the difference between the genuine and the counterfeit, is still imperatively required. It therefore follows that whoever would attempt the detection of malingering should always be able to diagnosticate concussion of the brain and spinal cord. The proper performance of this task requires a full knowledge of the etiology, semeiology and path- ology of the morbid condition under consideration. Let us therefore direct our attention to these essen- tial factors of diagnosis, carefully analyzing each in order that we may more thoroughly comprehend their relation and bearing on each other. It is universally admitted that concussion of the spinal cord most commonly follows falls upon the feet, the buttocks, and less frequently upon the hands when both arms are out-stretched; gunshot wounds By B. A. WATSON, M.D.,