A treatise on orthopedic surgery . Talipes calcaneus in early childhood. converted into the shape of- a V. According to Mr. Willettsoriginal directions, deep sutures are passed through the skin Fig. Illustrating the effect of the authors operation in restoring with Fig. 585. flaps and through the tendon on either side, so that all thetissues are united. The foot is then fixed in a plaster bandage DEFOBMITIES OF TEE FOOT. 863 in an attitude of equinns. As soon as practicable the patientbegins to use tbe foot, wearing a high heel to compensate forthe elevation of the sole.
A treatise on orthopedic surgery . Talipes calcaneus in early childhood. converted into the shape of- a V. According to Mr. Willettsoriginal directions, deep sutures are passed through the skin Fig. Illustrating the effect of the authors operation in restoring with Fig. 585. flaps and through the tendon on either side, so that all thetissues are united. The foot is then fixed in a plaster bandage DEFOBMITIES OF TEE FOOT. 863 in an attitude of equinns. As soon as practicable the patientbegins to use tbe foot, wearing a high heel to compensate forthe elevation of the sole. Palliative operations of this class aside from lessening de-formity may be of service in those cases in v^hich some powerremains in the calf muscle. In cases of complete paralysis theshortened tendon offers some resistance to deformity, but unlesssupport is used afterward the tissues will stretch under thestrain of use; thus the treatment should always be supplementedby a brace of the character already described. Astragalectomy, Arthrodesis, Tendon Transplantation, and Back-ward Displacement of the Foot (the Authors Operation).—Moreeffective treatment is indicated in cases of confirmed calcaneu
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