Medical and surgical therapy . the right limb slightly diminished,especially that of extending the knee. Reflexes normal. Slightlameness : toes turned outwards. The sole of the foot lay quiteflat on the ground. On admission, the patient exhibited absoluteand complete anaesthesia of the whole limb, extending up to theumbilicus ; this anaesthesia disappeared on the day of admissionafter treatment with a powerful faradic current applied to the skin. Claudication completely cured in a month by re-education andelectrical treatment. Figs. 3 and 4. Psycho-neuropathic Astasia-Abasia, followingConcussi
Medical and surgical therapy . the right limb slightly diminished,especially that of extending the knee. Reflexes normal. Slightlameness : toes turned outwards. The sole of the foot lay quiteflat on the ground. On admission, the patient exhibited absoluteand complete anaesthesia of the whole limb, extending up to theumbilicus ; this anaesthesia disappeared on the day of admissionafter treatment with a powerful faradic current applied to the skin. Claudication completely cured in a month by re-education andelectrical treatment. Figs. 3 and 4. Psycho-neuropathic Astasia-Abasia, followingConcussion due to the Bursting of a Shell. B., aged 25. The patient could only walk with his eyes fixed on the interrupted by movements of latero-pulsion. Tight-ropewalkers gait. Fig. 5. Spasmodic Neuropathic Paraplegia, following Concussiondue to a Shell. A., aged 33. Neurological Centre ofDistrict VIIL Normal cutaneous and tendon reflexes. The patient takes longstrides and holds the body absolutely rigid. 716 Flate
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