COMPOUND DISLOCATION OF A TERMINAL PHALANX ; EXCISION.

Juxta-epiphysial Fracture of the Terminal Phalanx

The purpose of this paper is to lay stress upon an injury which, although not uncommon, seems to be inadequately described. Consequently it is often improperly treated. In Bunnell (1964) there is an illustration of displaced epiphysis of the distal phalanx, but in treatment no differentiation is made from the more common open crushing injury. Watson-Jones (1956) classified the injury as one of ...

Fractures of the terminal phalanx presenting as a paronychia.

Three fractures at the base of the terminal phalanx of the finger and one at the base of the terminal phalanx of the tow were initially misdiagnosed as paronychias. If a 'paronychia' follows trauma, the possibility of a fracture should be considered and radiographs taken of the digit.

Excision of patella for recurrent dislocation.

Removal of the patella has been recommended for recurrent dislocation, but it has not been emphasised that this operation has distinct advantages over “ realignment “ procedures. I now regard removal of the patella as essential. Unsuccessful results have been reported for the reason that the regenerated patella, or the fibrous tissue in which it forms, has continued to slip over the femoral con...

Evaluation of the Wound Healing Activity of a Traditional Compound Herbal Product Using Rat Excision Wound Model

Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM) manuscripts contain prescriptions that have long been used for healing of wounds. The present study evaluates the healing effect of a poly herbal paste (PHP), retrieved from ITM sources, containing Aloe vera, Commiphora myrrha and Boswellia carteri using rat excision wound model. Excision wounds were induced in six groups consisting of six rats each. Group 1 r...

Compound Dislocation of Right Femur; Cured