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D Berg

Publications and source records attributed to D Berg.

At least 217 records · Page 12Linked to original sources
PubMed1976

An approach to the rehabilitation of the injured.

Accidents and injuries account for an increasing number of patients admitted to hospitals throughout Papua New Guinea. The growing importance of this problem is stressed. The approach taken to treat injuries of the musculo-skeletal system at the Angau Memorial Hospital, Lae, is outlined with special emphasis on patient rehabilitation. Tables illustrating the relative frequency of fractures, the average period of incapacity following selected fractures and the prognosis of spinal cord injuries are included. It is emphasised that, provided an enthusiastic, knowledgable and co-operative approach is taken towards the treatment and rehabilitation of spinal cord and head injuries, the ultimate outlook can be greatly improved and a more optimistic outlook for these patients is justified.

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PubMed1975

Spinal lesions, paraplegia and the surgeon.

Thirty-six patients with spinal cord lesions and varying degrees of paraplegia were seen by the surgical team at the Angau Memorial Hospital, Lae, over a thirty month period. Because the continued presence of a spinal lesion may lead to progressive cord destruction and ischaemic myelopathy, prompt treatment is advocated. The depressing results that have followed treatment of fracture dislocations of the cervical spine and secondary neoplasm with paraplegia is recorded and some suggestions are made that may improve the outlook in future cases. Early and major surgery is advocated in the treatment of spinal abscesses, tumours, Pott's paraplegia and unstable fracture dislocations of the lumbar spine.

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