The treatment of fractures . n rising in the liquid nourishment of the patient should be given througha glass tube at first. If it is unwise to open the mouth, arubber catheter may be used behind the molar teeth. The rubbercatheter with a siphon attached is a very satisfactory method offeeding. The general health should receive careful attention. Apatient with this fracture is apt to become despondent and anxiousabout himself, particularly if suppuration exists. The repeatedswallowing of foul secretions impairs the appetite, causes indiges-tionand generally poor health. Tin- loss o
The treatment of fractures . n rising in the liquid nourishment of the patient should be given througha glass tube at first. If it is unwise to open the mouth, arubber catheter may be used behind the molar teeth. The rubbercatheter with a siphon attached is a very satisfactory method offeeding. The general health should receive careful attention. Apatient with this fracture is apt to become despondent and anxiousabout himself, particularly if suppuration exists. The repeatedswallowing of foul secretions impairs the appetite, causes indiges-tionand generally poor health. Tin- loss of variety in diet favorsthis condition. < )ut-of-door exercise, plenty of sleep, a mild tonic, TREATMENT /I such as ferrated elixir calisayae and sulphate of strychnin, and alittle wine, will all assist in restoring and maintaining goodhealth. Abscesses which appear should be treated by incision, evacua-tion of their contents, drainage, and antiseptic dressings. Bitsof necrosed bone should be removed. Union in fracture of. Fig. 68.—If no lower teeth exist, the artificial teeth may be utilized, as seen above, as asnlint. Boxes seen on sides of plate, to which arms and chin-pieces can be attached (afterMoriarty). the jaw occurs ordinarily in from three to five weeks. Theapparatus is to be worn until the union of the fracture is of the coronoid and articular processes is to be treated by simple immobilization of the jaw. These various methods of immobilization mentioned may failin some unusual fractures ; if so, suturing of the fracture throughthe bone with silver wire or other material should be undertaken. CHAPTER IIIFRACTURES OF THE VERTEBRAE Anatomy.—The forked spine of the axis may be felt beneaththe occiput upon deep pressure. The spines of the third, fourth,and fifth cervical vertebrae recede from the surface, and can notbe felt distinctly. The spines of the sixth and seventh vertebra;project distinctly, and can be palpated. At the bottom of thefurrow i
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