Hystero-traumatism with so-called “Physiopathic” Syndrome Cured by Re-education [Hystero-traumatisme avec syndrome dit “physio-pathique” guéri par la rééducation]. (Le Progrès Médical, March 10th, 1917.) Ferrand, Dr. Jean, Physician to St. Joseph's Hospital, Paris.

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Attempts have been made to classify the numerous forms of paralysis resulting from wounds in battle. Some are due to direct lesions of peripheral nerves and their roots: others are hystero-traumatic in nature. Between these two extreme varieties there is a particular clinical type which must be isolated from others—paralysis of reflex origin.