CASE 597.—Private J.
Lambert, Co. E, 1st Michigan Cavalry, aged
33 years, was wounded in the left knee joint, at Cold Harbor, May 31, 1864. Surgeon W. H. Rulison,, 9th New York Cavalry, reported that resection was
performed at the field hospital of the 1st division, Cavalry Corps. Acting Assistant Surgeon S. Graham
reported that the patient was admitted to Emory
Hospital, Washington, June 7th, in a weak
and debilitated condition, caused by a shot fracture of the knee joint, the head of the tibia
having been excised" before admission. Tonics, stimulants, and nourishing diet constituted the
treatment, and water dressings and bandages were applied locally. The patient became delirious
June 12th, and died June 16, 1864.