FPK to H.M. Keyser, July 19, 1934
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FPK to H.M. Keyser, July 19, 1934
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Typewritten correspondence asking for the resolution of her claim against the Capitol Transit Company to be carried out forthwith. Signs the letter "Mrs. Henry Wilder Keyes."
Creator
Francis Parkinson Keyes
Contributor
Kassandra LaPrade Seuthe
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present, and is sure now apparently, subjectively, not entirely cleared up.
Many alternatives were made to get the patient to stand and walk but she was unable to stand at all for four weeks, and then only for very short periods, being unable to take a step with her right foot and leg for two weeks subsequent to her month in bed.
A consultation was had with Dr, John Lyon, who made a pelvic examination because of persistence of deep pelvic pain on standing. He could, however, find no disturbance of the position of the uterus.
Dr. McGuire, of Alexandria, served as an alternative physician on the days when I was unable to call upon Mrs. Keyes in Alexandria.
Mrs. Keyes has been an excellent patient and has made every effort to accomplish her own recovery. I found that in examining her at various times and discussing her symptoms that she had a good deal of mental inertia. This lasted for approximately three weeks and has gradually cleared up so that, at the present time, she is able to do a good deal of mental work.
I have seen Mrs. Keyes on the following dates: April 27, 28, 30; May 3, 5, 9, 12, 16, 22, 25, 29; June5, 14, 22.
At the present time, most of Mrs. Keyes' symptoms are functional. She still walks with a peculiar gait, necessary apparently because of discomfort in her right hip. She does not tire so easily and is able to sit up gradually longer time. I think there is no question but what the shock element predominated, along with a great deal of pain associated with her trauma, Objectively, her bruises and contusions have gradually subsided but she still has functional disturbance in balancing and waking, especially in going up and down stairs. I think it would probably be sometime before Mrs. Keyes entirely recovers from the after effects of her accident. I am unable to state whether there will be any permanent or residual disabilities but I feel that if she should keep up her present improvement, there should be none.
Very truly yours,
Mr. H.M. Keyser
Capital Transit Company,
Washington, D.C.
Many alternatives were made to get the patient to stand and walk but she was unable to stand at all for four weeks, and then only for very short periods, being unable to take a step with her right foot and leg for two weeks subsequent to her month in bed.
A consultation was had with Dr, John Lyon, who made a pelvic examination because of persistence of deep pelvic pain on standing. He could, however, find no disturbance of the position of the uterus.
Dr. McGuire, of Alexandria, served as an alternative physician on the days when I was unable to call upon Mrs. Keyes in Alexandria.
Mrs. Keyes has been an excellent patient and has made every effort to accomplish her own recovery. I found that in examining her at various times and discussing her symptoms that she had a good deal of mental inertia. This lasted for approximately three weeks and has gradually cleared up so that, at the present time, she is able to do a good deal of mental work.
I have seen Mrs. Keyes on the following dates: April 27, 28, 30; May 3, 5, 9, 12, 16, 22, 25, 29; June5, 14, 22.
At the present time, most of Mrs. Keyes' symptoms are functional. She still walks with a peculiar gait, necessary apparently because of discomfort in her right hip. She does not tire so easily and is able to sit up gradually longer time. I think there is no question but what the shock element predominated, along with a great deal of pain associated with her trauma, Objectively, her bruises and contusions have gradually subsided but she still has functional disturbance in balancing and waking, especially in going up and down stairs. I think it would probably be sometime before Mrs. Keyes entirely recovers from the after effects of her accident. I am unable to state whether there will be any permanent or residual disabilities but I feel that if she should keep up her present improvement, there should be none.
Very truly yours,
Mr. H.M. Keyser
Capital Transit Company,
Washington, D.C.