The treatment of fractures . Fig. 382.—Long oblique fracture i theshafl .>i the femur (Massachusetts General Hospital, 1250. X-ray tracing). 280 THE SHAFT OF THE FEMUR 28l held straightened in the long axis of the body. The limbshould be placed upon a heavily padded board, the width ofthe thigh, extending from the middle of the calf to abovethe sacrum. The side splints of wood should be used—oneon the outer side extending from the side of the foot to theaxilla, the other upon the inner side extending from the side. Fig. 383—Fracture of the thigh. Correct method of measurement from the anter
The treatment of fractures . Fig. 382.—Long oblique fracture i theshafl .>i the femur (Massachusetts General Hospital, 1250. X-ray tracing). 280 THE SHAFT OF THE FEMUR 28l held straightened in the long axis of the body. The limbshould be placed upon a heavily padded board, the width ofthe thigh, extending from the middle of the calf to abovethe sacrum. The side splints of wood should be used—oneon the outer side extending from the side of the foot to theaxilla, the other upon the inner side extending from the side. Fig. 383—Fracture of the thigh. Correct method of measurement from the anterior superiorspinous process of the ilium. Position of thumb and finger holding tape.
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