The treatment of fractures . Fig. 342.—Fracture «l terminal phalanx of thumb. Anteroposterior and lateral views (X-ray tracings), 250 TREATMENT 251 is maintained by a broad strip of adhesive plaster around thewhole hand. Pads, as with the palmar splint, may be used toreinforce the roller bandage. Unless great care is exercised, thismethod will result in posterior bowing of the metacarpal there is an anterior displacement of either or both fragments,this roller-bandage apparatus is very efficient in maintaining re-duction of the deformity. This apparatus should be carefully inspected ea
The treatment of fractures . Fig. 342.—Fracture «l terminal phalanx of thumb. Anteroposterior and lateral views (X-ray tracings), 250 TREATMENT 251 is maintained by a broad strip of adhesive plaster around thewhole hand. Pads, as with the palmar splint, may be used toreinforce the roller bandage. Unless great care is exercised, thismethod will result in posterior bowing of the metacarpal there is an anterior displacement of either or both fragments,this roller-bandage apparatus is very efficient in maintaining re-duction of the deformity. This apparatus should be carefully inspected each day duringthe first week, to be sure that the position obtained is held Fig. 343- — Fracture of the splint applied to the palmar sur-face. Note straps and length of splint. Fig. 344.—Finger splint of copper wireapplied. After three weeks the splint may be omitted. Massage duringthe third week will be of benefit. Great care must be exercisedin the use of the hand following the removal of the splint untilthe fourth week is passed, for deformity may result (see inclusive). FRACTURE OF THE PHALANGESThe bones lie subcutaneously ; fractures of the phalanges are,accordingly, comparatively easy to detect. Fractures near the
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