Atlas and epitome of traumatic fractures and dislocations . as suddenly interrupted by Ihe occurrence ofsudden death with symptoms of asphyxia. At the necropsy embolism of an arteryderived from a throm-bus at the seat offracture was other cases whichended in recovery thediagnosis of embolismof the pulmonaryartery was made fromthe clinical in theregion of fracture oftenproduces an edematousswelling of the injuredextremity. This acci-dent has been observ-ed most frequently infractures of the lower extremity, usually in the third occurs sometimes in relatively
Atlas and epitome of traumatic fractures and dislocations . as suddenly interrupted by Ihe occurrence ofsudden death with symptoms of asphyxia. At the necropsy embolism of an arteryderived from a throm-bus at the seat offracture was other cases whichended in recovery thediagnosis of embolismof the pulmonaryartery was made fromthe clinical in theregion of fracture oftenproduces an edematousswelling of the injuredextremity. This acci-dent has been observ-ed most frequently infractures of the lower extremity, usually in the third occurs sometimes in relatively mild cases, as instancedrecently in the case of a fracture of the patella. [As yet we have discovered no preventive treatment forthrombosis and phlebitis. It is usually not a fatal orserious complication, but it is a very uncomfortable one,and interferes with the function of the limb for manymonths. The diagnosis should not be difficult. It is alate complication, associated with great pain and swellingof the limb, and not infrequently with some fever. If. Fig. 6.—Fat emboli in the pulmonarytissue. Recent preparation treated witha solution of caustic soda. The fat isseen within the capillaries and in freeglobules. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS. 51 the patient is out of bed, the reclining position shouldimmediately be resumed ; the limb should be elevated ; thedressing should be frequently changed and applied withgreat care and less snugly than usual; later, about thesecond week, gentle massage should be instituted, and pas-sive motion of the joints. Involvement of the joint inthe general phlebitis is not uncommon, even with resultingankylosis, if not properly treated.—Ed.] Injuries to blood-vessels are not so very uncommon ;they may lead to extensive hemorrhages if the artery hasbeen injured, or to the formation of aneurysm or to gan-grene. The anterior and posterior tibial arteries are theones most commonly injured. The subject of gangrenefrom tight bandaging will be discussed la
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