Operative surgery . sely through the ligamentum patellte, tion of suture of close to the bone, thence in the opposite direction trans-patella, Stinison s , ,, , ,, , . , , , ^ -^ •Jngtho,l_ versely through the quadriceps tendon close to its inser-tion by means of a strong curved needle ; hold the frag-ments in apposition and tighten and tie the suture; close the cutaneouswound without drainage, and confine the limb immovably until proper repairhas taken place. The EestcUs.— This method seems to be as simple as any, and hasproved to be efficient and safe in more than fifty personal cases (Stims

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Operative surgery . sely through the ligamentum patellte, tion of suture of close to the bone, thence in the opposite direction trans-patella, Stinison s , ,, , ,, , . , , , ^ -^ •Jngtho,l_ versely through the quadriceps tendon close to its inser-tion by means of a strong curved needle ; hold the frag-ments in apposition and tighten and tie the suture; close the cutaneouswound without drainage, and confine the limb immovably until proper repairhas taken place. The EestcUs.— This method seems to be as simple as any, and hasproved to be efficient and safe in more than fifty personal cases (Stimson).In 1896 Stimson reported 75 cases with no accidents from the operation. Barkers Method.—Barkers method is quite easy of performance andcan be accomplished in a comparatively short time. White commends thismethod and has performed it fifteen times with entire success. He beginspassive motion on the tenth day, gets the patient out of bed with a light * Transactions of the American Surgical Association, OPEKAllnNS. 12*;

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