Description of an affection of the tibia induced by fever, with observations on the treatment of this complaint / [Thomas Whately].

  • Whately, Thomas, -1821
Date:
1810
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Credit: Description of an affection of the tibia induced by fever, with observations on the treatment of this complaint / [Thomas Whately]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    THE TIBIA FROM FEVER, &C. 7 the most remarkable circumstances, attending these cases, is., that one or more pieces of loose bone are usually found within the cavity of the Tibia, opposite to each aperture. Some of these exfoliations are so small and thin, as to require a nice examination with the probe, in order to discover them. They are,, however, generally found of a larger size,, sometimes even exceeding an inch in length* I have always found these exfoliations of an oblong and spiral shape, and evidently se¬ parated from the internal laminae of the Tibia within the cavity of the bone, The separation of such a portion of bone, is probably, the effect of the previous inflammation and ulcera¬ tion ; by which it is deprived of circulation, and of course loses its connection with the living bone, of which it was once a part. Thus much as descriptive of the disease in question, which may be considered an internal exfoliation of the Tibia.—Our next business, is to speak of the proper treatment of case:, of this kind. During the painful and inflammatory state of the disease, and before the erosion of the bone has taken place, it would be proper to apply emollient fomentations and poultices to the limb: to keep the patient in bed; and to endeavour