. The Röntgen rays in medical work . 426 Lower Extremity. Femur, epiphysis of ... 35 ,, great trochanter ... ... 14 ,, lesser trochanter ... 1 ,, lower epiphysis ... ... 125 Tibia, upper epiphysis ... 24 ,, epiphysis of tubercle ... 10 ,, lower epiphysis ... 46 Fibula, upper epiphysis ... 3 ,, lower epiphysis ... 5 Phalanges of toes ... 2 2 Total ... 267 The importance of an exact diagnosis in this class of injuriesis clear, as severe deformities often result from them. A certainnumber of so-called congenital deformities are no doubt causedin this way during birth. Hither
. The Röntgen rays in medical work . 426 Lower Extremity. Femur, epiphysis of ... 35 ,, great trochanter ... ... 14 ,, lesser trochanter ... 1 ,, lower epiphysis ... ... 125 Tibia, upper epiphysis ... 24 ,, epiphysis of tubercle ... 10 ,, lower epiphysis ... 46 Fibula, upper epiphysis ... 3 ,, lower epiphysis ... 5 Phalanges of toes ... 2 2 Total ... 267 The importance of an exact diagnosis in this class of injuriesis clear, as severe deformities often result from them. A certainnumber of so-called congenital deformities are no doubt causedin this way during birth. Hitherto, however, the surgeon hasbeen hampered by the want of exact means of diagnosis and bythe lack of precise pathological data. On these points Mr. Polandremarks : • At the lower end of the humerus, for example, there are butfew anatomical specimens in museums to guide the surgeon inmaking an exact diagnosis of the numerous and complicated MEDICAL AND SURGICAL APPLICATIONS 155 DIAGRAMS OF THE COMMON FORMS OF EPIPHYSEAL
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