RUPTURE

Grey River Argus, 15 February 1929, Page 8

RUPTURE

It cannot be too thoroughly insisted upon that the reason why the wearing of a truss does not cure rupture is because the principle upon which the truss works absolutely prevents healing. The pressure directed by the truss is simply meant to withstand the pressure from within, and when it fails to do so the pad has to be enlarged, till the wearing becomes not merely unsightly and cumbersome, but else painful in the extreme. The Dr. J. A Sherman method of treating rupture is diametrically opposed to the truss method, for, instead of exerting the downward “spreading” pressure, which absolutely prevents healing, by pushing the ruptured wall a part, it cures by exerting an upward “contractile” pressure, holding the injured membrane in sueh a way that the parts must unite, and healing becomes possible; and sue* healing is aided by a useful adjunct in the form of a curative compound. The result is startling—not to the patient who has long prayed for such reasonable treatment, but to those (even in the medical profession) who have everlastingly preached or believed that nothing but a severe operation could possibly extirpate the rupture. That under the Sherman treatment a rupture is gradually -.-educed and finally disappears has been proved in eases of 10, 20, 30, 40 and even 50 years’ standing. Mr A. W. Martin, sole proprietor of the Dr. J. A. Sherman treatment, will send a booklet on rupture and its treatment free to any sufferer. (Copies of this pamphlet can be had at the “ Argus ’ ’ Office. If unable to call we will gladly forward you a copy. Permanent Address: Samsor's Btf i lags, Dowling St. Dunedin.—Advt