FRACTURED SPINE

Hokitika Guardian, 18 February 1933, Page 3

FRACTURED SPINE

MAN LATER LEAVES HOSPITAL

A REMARKABLE RECOVERY

AUCKLAND, February IS.

Another case of a man recovering from a fracture of the spine stands to the Auckland Hospital. Mr G. W, Cullen, a young farmer, of Weilsford, was admitted to the hospital on December I*2 suffering from a fracture near the top of the spine. His condition was serious, as such cases a few years ago were generally regarded -.as hopeless^'.-hut/- lie-reM-as-** -disdaaa'gedi fiorn the hospital yesterday well- on tire way of a complete recovery.

Mr Cullen received ■ his injury while using a high hoist' for stacking hay. A wire stay' snapped And the heavy mast crashed down across Mi’ Cullens back. Considerable care had to Retaken iu transporting him to the hospital, and for weeks lie was kept lying still' on' his ’hack' frithra • framework to keep him in a stationary position.

As with a number of si.milaVcases recently’, the fracture mended quickly and Mr Cullen during the last lev days lira been able to walk about :the hospital. However, to guard against any possible strain, he will have to were a heavy, collar for some time.

Mr Culler,’ pays a gloving tribute to the efficient and kindly treatment he .received from members of the honorary and resident staffs at the hospital, and also from the nursing staff. He had no hesitation in saying that lie owed his life to them.