Base Hospital No9, : a history of the work of the New York hospital unit during two years of active service . RECONSTRUCTION WORK 81. 82 BASE HOSPITAL NO. 9, A. E. F. 83 were planes equipped with special handles to meet theneeds of the different gripping powers of the were also saws with various types of handles. There was a shoe and leather workshop, in which weremade Thomas heels, sacro-iliac pads, foot straps, anddifferent types of special spHnts. This part of the workwas of inestimable value as it supplied the hospital withthese various orthopedic apphances to fit the
Base Hospital No9, : a history of the work of the New York hospital unit during two years of active service . RECONSTRUCTION WORK 81. 82 BASE HOSPITAL NO. 9, A. E. F. 83 were planes equipped with special handles to meet theneeds of the different gripping powers of the were also saws with various types of handles. There was a shoe and leather workshop, in which weremade Thomas heels, sacro-iliac pads, foot straps, anddifferent types of special spHnts. This part of the workwas of inestimable value as it supplied the hospital withthese various orthopedic apphances to fit the specific case. Our treadle-room was worthy of mention, as itaccompHshed very satisfactory results in cases ofhmited flexion and extension. The jig saws of thelever and fulcrum pattern were very good for anklecases of limited flexion, and the larger jig saws of thependulum type provided excellent exercise for the kneecases. There was also a foot treadle wood-turninglathe, that was of the platform treadle type, requiringthe patient to stand up to operate it. This provedvery good for knee and hip cases, and as the manswhole body was p
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