Observations on the treatment of lateral curvature of the spine : pointing out the advantages to be gained by placing the body in a position to produce lateral flexion of the vertebral column, combined with the after application of firm mechanical support / by Edward F. Lonsdale.

  • Lonsdale, Edward F.
Date:
1847
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Credit: Observations on the treatment of lateral curvature of the spine : pointing out the advantages to be gained by placing the body in a position to produce lateral flexion of the vertebral column, combined with the after application of firm mechanical support / by Edward F. Lonsdale. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Mr. Stafford.—A Treatise on the Injuries, the Diseases, and the Distortions of the Spine, 1833. Re- commends the horizontal position, combined with ex- ercises at the same time, employed in a manner to act upon the spine laterally. He also advises the use of spinal supports, such as are best adapted to this de- scription of deformity, but does not specify any one in particular. Mr. Beale.—A Treatise on the Distortions and Deformities of the Human Body, exhibiting a concise view of the Nature and Treatment of the principal Malformations and Distortions of the Chest, Spine, and Limbs, 1833. Recommends friction generally ap- plied, instruments in certain cases, exercises, and me- chanical extension. Mr. CouLsoN.— On Deformities of the Chest and Spine, 1839. Objects to all kinds of collars and other machines, recommends SToitable exercises. Mr. Ward.— Practical Observations on Distortions of the Spine, Chest, and Limbs, 1823 awe? 1840, Second Edition. Objects to the use of mechanical supports, recommends the employment of the recumbent posi- tion, not however to be relied on as the sole means; thinks most benefit is to be derived from the exercise of the muscles, and principally those of the spine and head.