From the caution, however, which had been given to the parent at
the time I was consulted about the previous case, to notice at an early
period any symptom of this nature in her children, the fact was
immediately attended to. The affection was evidently in the hip; there
was imperfection in the gait, and pain upon pressing over the joint. A
blister was applied, perfect rest to the limb enjoined, and steel
medicines ordered; and in a fortnight the motions of the joint were
restrained more effectually by the application of strips of soap
plaster and a bandage. In three months the child was ordered to the sea-
side, and eventually was able to walk without the slightest limp or
pain, and may be said to be quite well.
I would not say that in the first case, if the disease had been
discovered early, and at that time met by judicious medical treatment,
a stiff knee and shortened limb would have been prevented, although
this is my belief; but in reference to the latter case, I have no
hesitation in saying, that without the disease had been early detected
by the mother, and as promptly attended to by her, the remedial
measures might have failed,--certainly the result would not have been
so highly satisfactory as it was.
Chap. V.
ON WHAT CONSTITUTES THE MATERNAL MANAGEMENT OF THE DISEASES OF CHILDREN.
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