Abstract
<h3>Case 1.</h3> —H. W. M., male, aged 37, was referred to me by Dr. J. W. Putnam, in March, 1906. His family and personal histories were very good. <h3>History.</h3> —Seven months before coming to Buffalo for treatment this man had an attack of typhoid, ordinary in type. He remained in bed for a month and not long after was able to return to his business. He noticed that his back was very tender and stiff, and at times painful. This condition continued and the stiffness grew slowly worse, causing him to be very guarded in all his movements. About three months after convalescence he slipped and wrenched his back. He was compelled to go to bed and the muscle spasm resulting sometimes caused him to scream with pain. <h3>Examination.</h3> —On examination a straight spine was found, with absence of the normal lumbar lordosis. There was considerable tenderness all over the
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