...I have observed that the injury done in the extension, has been greater than the advantage reccived from the reduction; and, therefore, in the case of...to avoid injury to the muscles and nerves.* * The remainder of the original Preface consisted chiefly of additional observations on fracture of the neck...

...although he has witnessed the reduction of dislocations four and even six months after the injury, he has observed that " the injury done in extension has been...which it would have acquired in its dislocated state." "We have no better authority on this subject than Sir Astley Cooper, and although cases are reported...

...excepting in very emaciated, relaxed, and aged persons, I have observed that the injury done in the extension has been greater than the advantage received...violence, to avoid injury to the muscles and nerves." Thus wrote Sir Astley Cooper, in 1842, on "Dislocations and Fractures of the Joints." "I am acquainted...

...excepting in very emaciated, relaxed, and aged persons, I have observed that the injury done in the extension has been greater than the advantage received...violence, to avoid injury to the muscles and nerves." Thus wrote Sir Astley Cooper, in 1842, on "Dislocations and Fractures of the Joints." "I am acquainted...

...in the limb after reduction. Regarding this point Sir Wm. Ferguson writes that " after three months the use of the limb is not, when reduced, greater...which it would have acquired in its dislocated state." Sir Astley Cooper states that " after eight weeks it is imprudent to attempt the reduction of a hip...

...especially in strong muscular persons, after a period of three months from the accident, " rinding that the use of the limb is not, when reduced, greater than that which it would have G16 Analytical Reviews. [Dec. acquired by having remained in its dislocated state." Our author also...