Chronic Disability in Mild Cases of Trench Foot
- 28 March 1946
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 234 (13) , 433-437
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm194603282341303
Abstract
Relatively little study has been made of the persistent signs and symptoms of trench foot and immersion foot, most papers on this disorder dealing with their acute manifestations.1 , 2 According to my experience, however, these symptoms may be disabling for at least one year and are apparently not alleviated by any of a variety of therapeutic measures, including psychiatric treatment. At the present time, with relatively large numbers of patients with this condition awaiting disposition at military hospitals in this country, such a study appears timely.During February and March, 1945, in Italy, an opportunity was presented to study with special . . .Keywords
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