RARE SURGICAL SKILL
FOOTBALLER’S NECK DISLOCATED SAVED FROM PARALYSIS (Special to THE SUN) CHRISTCHURCH, Thursday. A rare feat of surgical skill, the manipulation of dislocated cervical vertebrae back into position, has saved Mr. J. Turpin, a Christchurch footballer from the possible fate of lifelong paralysis. The operation was skilfully carried out by the honorary surgeons of the Christchurch Hospital, and the patient is now on the road to recovery. Mr. Turpin, who is a member of the Linwood Rugby Football Club, was injured when tackling an opponent in a football match on June 2. He fell heavily to the ground and twisted as he fell, coming down on the back of his neck and dislocating his cervical vertebrae. He was partially paralysed. The first operation was not a success, but the second attempt was successful. Recovery in a case such as Mr. Turpin’s is extremely rare, and a doctor with over 30 years’ association with the Christchurch Hospital says he does not remember a parallel case. Although Mr. Turpin is recovering it may be some months before it will be possible to remove the plaster of Faris casing from his neck.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 381, 15 June 1928, Page 1
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