The practice of surgery . nincum-bered is the chest, and the mammsein females. Within the last few years, wehave had the opportunity of test-ing a plan, recommended by aFrench gentleman, M. Guillou,and published by him in LAbeilleMedicate, October, 1847. Thepieces composing the apparatusare numerous, but the plan con-sists essentially in fixing a pad inthe axilla of the injured side,bringing the arm to the side, and securing the forearm behind the back,by suitable means. Foxs apparatus, applied somewhat differently fromthe ordinary way, would answer very well to accomplish the intentionof M. G
The practice of surgery . nincum-bered is the chest, and the mammsein females. Within the last few years, wehave had the opportunity of test-ing a plan, recommended by aFrench gentleman, M. Guillou,and published by him in LAbeilleMedicate, October, 1847. Thepieces composing the apparatusare numerous, but the plan con-sists essentially in fixing a pad inthe axilla of the injured side,bringing the arm to the side, and securing the forearm behind the back,by suitable means. Foxs apparatus, applied somewhat differently fromthe ordinary way, would answer very well to accomplish the intentionof M. Guillous method. We have tried this in three cases of fractureof the clavicle, and have been perfectly satisfied with its friend, Dr. Hollingsworth, has lately informed us that he hasrecently employed it, and with equal satisfaction. Wc believe thateither of the methods now described is much superior to others in com-mon use. For farther details concerning these apparatuses, see Sargents Minor Surgery.—Ed.]. [Dr. Foxs Apparatus )- (From Sargents .MinorEd.] Fracture of the Body of the Scapula. The body of the scapula may be broken across, by violence directlyapplied, or even by muscular force alone. There is but little displace-ment, or deformity. The part is pained, swollen, and limited in volun-tary motion, and, while movement is made, crepitus can be distinctlyfelt by the hand placed flatly on the part. In treatment, it is sufficientto restrain motion, by wearing the arm in a sling, and by having a 312 FRACTURE OF THE CORACOID PROCESS. [Fig. 138.] • broad flannel bandage passed tightly over the chest, including the fractured bone. Fracture of the Acromion. The acromion process may be detachedfrom the spine of the scapula, by directviolence. There are pain, swelling, andloss of power, and a depression can be feltat the injured part, in consequence of thefractured portion being drawn downwardson the head of the humerus, by the actionof the delto
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