PROGRESS IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY FOR 1944 A Review Prepared by an Editorial Board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

摘要: THE year 1944 has seen no spectacular advances toward solution of the many problems pain in lower part back and sciatic pain. The considerable volume literature on this subject demonstrates widespread interest; a gradual evolution certain trends orthopedic thought becomes apparent. There is healthy tendency to emphasize basic lesion rather than symptom sciatica. Most writing most controversy still center about syndrome ruptured intervertebral disk its treatment. Studies end results operations disks are beginning appear should be helpful; these first statistical reports not too encouraging. role bony changes, such as facet irregularities isthmus defects, receiving increased recognition. Because literature, only more outstanding articles reviewed here. For sake completeness, however, others mentioned proper