He exhibited entire loss of motion in the lower extremities, with the exception of very slight movement in the toes of the left foot; sensation was almost nil up to the hips, above which it was normal; he had complete retention of urine, with a severe cystitis.

His tongue was heavily coated, the bowels constipated, and there was marked anorexia, with considerable anemia.

His temperature varied from 99 degrees to 100 degrees in the morning, and from 101 degrees to 103 degrees in the evening.

The time which had elapsed since the accident precluded any attempt at reduction, and his anemic condition would not warrant a more radical method.
"He was put on light, nourishing diet, iron and strychnin were given internally, and electricity was applied to the lower extremities every other day; the cystitis was treated by irrigating the bladder each day with Thiersch's solution.

By August his appetite and general condition were much improved, and his weight had increased to 125 pounds, his temperature being 99 degrees or less each morning, and seldom as high as 100 degrees at night.