ISBN: 9781333309428 - on railway and other injuries of the nervous system (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the often-overlooked injuries to the spinal cord that can occur from seemingly minor accidents. The author, a leading surgeon of his time, tackles the complex and challenging field of spinal concussion, a condition that was poorly understood in the 19th century. Examining cases drawn from his own practice and from the works of earlier medical pioneers, the author meticulously details the various ways in which the spinal cord can be affected by severe blows, slight injuries, and general shock, even in the absence of visible damage to the vertebrae. The book delves into the often-insidious nature of spinal concussion, highlighting its slow, progressive development and the difficulty in separating genuine symptoms from those that stem from a patient's heightened awareness of their injury. Through detailed case studies and insightful analysis, this book sheds light on the intricacies of spinal concussion, offering valuable insights into the complex relationship between injury, physical manifestation, and the human body's response to trauma. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…