The treatment of fractures . der (see Fig. 126) and carried under the elbowof the injured side and over the well shoulder (see Fig. 127).The forearm is Hexed, and rests upon the chest. In applyingthis second strap the shoulder is raised and the elbow is carriedforward, thus forcing the shoulder slightly upward and backwardof the fixed point used as a fulcrum (see Fig. 1 2<X). A third strapmay be placed around the trunk and arm to steady all in goodposition. Over this dressing may be put a Yelpeau bandagefor the comfort of the support which it affords (see Fig. 129). TREATMENT IN CHILDREN I
The treatment of fractures . der (see Fig. 126) and carried under the elbowof the injured side and over the well shoulder (see Fig. 127).The forearm is Hexed, and rests upon the chest. In applyingthis second strap the shoulder is raised and the elbow is carriedforward, thus forcing the shoulder slightly upward and backwardof the fixed point used as a fulcrum (see Fig. 1 2<X). A third strapmay be placed around the trunk and arm to steady all in goodposition. Over this dressing may be put a Yelpeau bandagefor the comfort of the support which it affords (see Fig. 129). TREATMENT IN CHILDREN I I The adhesive plaster may be covered with bits of gauze bandage,in part to protect the skin from undue chafing, sufficient plastersurface remaining uncovered to prevent the straps from , pads (see Fig. 130) upon the clavicle may be usedto correct the deformity, but the bone is so subcutaneous thatthe skin can not bear great pressure without damage. If padsare used, they must receive frequent
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