1941 | England | Documentary

Fracture of the neck of the femur

  • 16 mins
  • Director | -
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | S.T. Irwin, R.J. McConnell

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Shows the correct treatment for a fracture of the neck of the femur. A radiograph shows typical features, the patient is prepared and spinal anaesthesia is applied. The fracture is reduced by flexion verticle traction, internal rotation and extension. A radiograph shows the reduction and line of the femur. Various patients are shown.

Orthopaedics Surgery Instructional Fracture Medical
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Wellcome Trust
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