Edward L. Compere

The Treatment of Pyogenic Bone and Joint Infections by Closed Irrigation (circulation) with a Non-toxic Detergent and One or More Antibiotics

In 1962, one of us (E. L. C.) reported on the successful use of topical treatment ili a few cases of osteomyelitis and postoperative pyogenic bone and joint infections. We have continued to use this method, and most of the infected woutids so treated have healed. We first used closed continuous circulation of a solution containing antibiotics, but w-ithout a detergent, on the Orthopaedic Service of Chicago Wesley i\Iemo)rial Hospital. Goldman, Johnson, and Grossberg described the technique and reported

Pediatric orthopedic surgery.

The affiliated team of pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital treats a wide variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions, from general orthopedics, scoliosis and other spinal conditions, hip dysplasia, orthopedic trauma and sports-related injuries. Fellowship-trained physicians with the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth focus on meeting the unique orthopedic needs of children during each stage of development.

NECK, SHOULDER AND ARM PAIN.

Many persons equate arm pain with heart disease. Dr. Priest points out that a tried of nitroglycerin is a valuable diagnostic aid. Pain that is not relieved within three minutes is not likely to be coronary. Dr. Compere discusses the common extension-flexion injury of the neck (“whiplash”) and describes the Luschka joints, small articulations on the margins of the second through seventh cervical vertebrae which often are affected by traumatic or degenerative processes.Dr. Beattie reviews thoracic conditions which may give rise to neck, shoulder and arm pain. Chief among them are traumatic injury and lung carcinoma. The principal neurologic lesions which cause pain in this area are herniated cervical intervertebral disk and cervical spinal tumor. Dr. Bucy outlines the diagnosis and localization of these lesions.

Pediatrics in General Practice

For general practitioners, in whose practice is included a major proportion of the medical management of infants and children, and for the specializing pediatrician as well, Postgraduate Medicine presents this special regular department devoted to brief discussions by recognized authorities on their preferred methods of the treatment and management of diseases and problems of infancy and childhood.

Amputations and Prostheses

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