Brain abscess complicating cervical traction.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Reese, A.T.; Todd, N.V.
- Source
- BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition). 8/20/88-8/27/88, Vol. 297 Issue 6647, p539. 3/4p. 1 Chart.
- Subject
- *CERVICAL vertebrae
*BRAIN abscess
*ORTHOPEDIC traction
- Language
- ISSN
- 0959-8146
Presents a case reports on cervical traction complications. Use of skull tongs for application of traction; Complications of brain abscess on the use of cones calipers; Occurrence of brain abscess after the use of tongs.