Lateral Curvature of the Spine and Pelvic Deviations

This book though appearing as the 6th Edition has been completely re-written. The first chapter deals with diagnosis; the different forms of curvature are described ; attention is drawn to the point that in the early stages the line of the spinous processes is practical!}* straight although there is already a good deal of rotation present and that the difference between the side outlines of the body shows the amount of deviation much more accurately. Pelvic deviations are next considered ; their causation and how they produce secondary spinal changes. A very good plan is described by which a photograph of the nude patient can be obtained without any indelicacy. The correction of habitual pelvic deviations is well described and severe strictures passed upon the cumbrous spinal supports which used to be so frequently employed. A. large portion of the book is devoted to treatment and contains full directions on this