. Atlas and epitome of traumatic . Fitj. 2 Reich Iw Id Miinchm FRACTURES OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY. 305 within the cleft of the joint. This body disappears in thedepths of the joint during flexion and becomes during extension. Both the patient and the surgeonmay be able to feel it slipping in and out rarely the site of the cartilage in the articular cleftis broader or deeper, and sensitive to pressure, conditionsthat are due to permanent displacement of the fragmentof semilunar cartilage into the interior of the joint. Ifthere is much e
. Atlas and epitome of traumatic . Fitj. 2 Reich Iw Id Miinchm FRACTURES OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY. 305 within the cleft of the joint. This body disappears in thedepths of the joint during flexion and becomes during extension. Both the patient and the surgeonmay be able to feel it slipping in and out rarely the site of the cartilage in the articular cleftis broader or deeper, and sensitive to pressure, conditionsthat are due to permanent displacement of the fragmentof semilunar cartilage into the interior of the joint. Ifthere is much effusion, examination may be regards the differential diagnosis, it may be verydifficult to distinguish the cartilage from a free movablebody within the joint. Treatment.—In recent cases the cartilage should bereplaced as completely as possible; a slight pressure ban-dage applied, and later replaced by a plaster-of-Paris castfitted on while the leg is in extension. The cast is left onfor six weeks, and after that period the
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