The Medical and surgical reporter . been employed for three days, the modificationof Malgaignes hooks were inserted, and thefragments drawn into accurate apposition. Theinstruments were kept in the same position for*over five weeks, during which time the limbwas kept extended, and carbolized oil dressingemployed over the points of puncture. Noinflammatory symptoms occurred, and afterthe hooks had been removed for some days, thepatient was allowed to walk, by having theknee supported in the extended position bymeans of a posterior straight splint. Subse-quently this splint was discarded and pas
The Medical and surgical reporter . been employed for three days, the modificationof Malgaignes hooks were inserted, and thefragments drawn into accurate apposition. Theinstruments were kept in the same position for*over five weeks, during which time the limbwas kept extended, and carbolized oil dressingemployed over the points of puncture. Noinflammatory symptoms occurred, and afterthe hooks had been removed for some days, thepatient was allowed to walk, by having theknee supported in the extended position bymeans of a posterior straight splint. Subse-quently this splint was discarded and passivemotion carefully instituted. Four monthsafter the receipt of injury she was examinedagain, and it was found that she could flex theknee until the leg was at a right angle with thethigh, and was able to walk very well, thoughshe was still somewhat lame, probably from theslight stiffness of the joint. At the point offracture, there could be felt a slight ridge, butthe apposition must have been exceedinglygood, because measurement
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