RONTGEN RAYS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1467, 30 May 1905, Page 2

RONTGEN RAYS.

(Per Press Association.)

Thames, last night. What is probably the first case of the kind in the colony occurred in connection with the working of X-rays. Mr Wright, instructor of electricity at tho Thames School of Mines, as the result of operations, sustained an injury to his hand in the shape of an electrical burn. This occurrod some months ago. Medical advice was then sought, but was unable to effect a euro. The injury was puzzling, I owing to the doctors having no previous experience. It appears as though the rays have destroyed tho blood tissues of the hand. The bones have not, so far, been affected. Under treatment ihoy grow stronger, but are unable to maintain their strength and break down. Tho injury appears to be as formidable and painful as ever. A recommendation has boon made to the Minister for Minos, and Mr Wright will provably be allowed six months’ leave of absence on full pay and will proceed Home to seek export advice, as there is a danger of tho bones becoming affected, and he may lose his hand or arm, as occurred in similar cases reported at Mr Edison’s laboratory.