The extraordinary case of Sarah Hawkes : one of extreme deformity, cured by a method founded upon simple principles / [Edward Harrison].

  • Harrison, Edward, 1759-1838.
Date:
1832 [i.e. 1833]
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Credit: The extraordinary case of Sarah Hawkes : one of extreme deformity, cured by a method founded upon simple principles / [Edward Harrison]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    a & from latent defects or derangements in the general liabit; and, where violence has been applied, it is often dangerous to attempt a cure by replacing the vertebrae ; but, in constitutional deformities, relief may always be safely attempted ; (excepting in those rare cases where the structure of parts is affected) while,* in recent instances, the treatment seldom occupies more than a few weeks; and should never be deferred; because the disease acquires strength; or, in other words, becomes confirmed by delay. By judicious interference the sufferer is speedily restored to health and vigour; but where the proper reme¬ dies have not been resorted to, the subject falls a prey, sooner or later, to some complaint either ori¬ ginating in, or aggravated by, the spinal malady. Strength and activity become sensibly impaired; the patient is tormented with a variety of painful and obstinate symptoms, in different parts of the frame: one, if not more, among the internal organs is uniformly affected, so as to make it impossible to enjoy good health. While at rest, the mis-shapen spine performs its offices tolerably well; but the slightest bodily exertion produces languor, debility, and an oppression, relievable only by long rest and quietude. It is in this way that invalids pass from youth to age, constantly ailing. They are never ill a condition either to partake of amusements, or to engage in business, like other people,