The treatment of fractures . . v > ?. u TI. — So «j £ c;- ° V o 3 V<- I K O — u i/l fj. tJJO I96 TREATMENT 19; be reduced under complete anesthesia. While an assistant makescountcrtraction upon the upper part of the forearm the surgeon,holding the lower end of the limb, makes strong, even traction,at the same time pressing the bones into position. When theangular deformity is corrected, the forearm should be stronglysupinated. This supination will assist in preventing the bonesbecoming locked close together (see Fig. 26l). In order to immobilize a fracture of the shaft of a b
The treatment of fractures . . v > ?. u TI. — So «j £ c;- ° V o 3 V<- I K O — u i/l fj. tJJO I96 TREATMENT 19; be reduced under complete anesthesia. While an assistant makescountcrtraction upon the upper part of the forearm the surgeon,holding the lower end of the limb, makes strong, even traction,at the same time pressing the bones into position. When theangular deformity is corrected, the forearm should be stronglysupinated. This supination will assist in preventing the bonesbecoming locked close together (see Fig. 26l). In order to immobilize a fracture of the shaft of a bone not onlymust the fracture itself be held firmly, but the joint immediately. Fig. 252.—Oblique fracture of the shaft ofthe radius.
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