1933 | Austria | Documentary

Reduction and treatment of a fracture of the calcaneus, pt 1 of 2

  • 4 mins
  • Director | -
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Lorenz Böhler

STATUS: Released

This film is currently not available.   

A male patient with a fracture of the os calcis is seen. X-rays of the injury before treatment are shown. A spinal anaesthetic is administered. The foot is massaged to reduce swelling. A pin is put through the ankle joint. Another pin is put through the achilles tendon. The leg is placed on a screw traction apparatus.

Orthopaedics Fracture Surgery Anesthesia Medical
Film Organizations
Wellcome Trust
DISTRIBUTION