The hydropathic encyclopedia: a system of hydropathy and hygiene .. . Fig. 209. SPECULUM APPLIED TO THE EYE. !ntct>ed to the conjunctiva midway between the margin of the cornea»n< internal canthus, by which the ball is rolled outward, as representedin fig. 209, and the handle then held by an assistant. The operatornexl raises the conjunctiva withfine hook-forceps, cuts into it per-pendicularly with the curved scis-Bors, and continues to raise and di-vide the cellular tissue until hereaches the muscle, when he sev-Brs it with the scissors. If the muscle has been com-pletely divided, the p
The hydropathic encyclopedia: a system of hydropathy and hygiene .. . Fig. 209. SPECULUM APPLIED TO THE EYE. !ntct>ed to the conjunctiva midway between the margin of the cornea»n< internal canthus, by which the ball is rolled outward, as representedin fig. 209, and the handle then held by an assistant. The operatornexl raises the conjunctiva withfine hook-forceps, cuts into it per-pendicularly with the curved scis-Bors, and continues to raise and di-vide the cellular tissue until hereaches the muscle, when he sev-Brs it with the scissors. If the muscle has been com-pletely divided, the patient, on hav-ing the eye released, will be ableto turn it in all directions, exceptdirectly inward. After the opera-Son, tho eye requires to be kept operation for for a day or two with a wet cloth. Superfluous Fingers and Toes.—Supernumerary appendage;) mllie hands and feet are not of much consequence; but as they me no(usually ataohed by a regular joint, they may readily be got rid of bymeans of the ligature or Web only require division by the scalpel, and t» 580 SURGERT be prevented from reuniting by a piece of oilod silk kept between thsfingers until cicatrization takes place. Wry Neck.—If this deformity is so great as to render an operationdesirable, the constricting muscular tendon or fascia is to be dividedwith the knife. The incision should be as superficial as possible; whenthe muscle has been completely divided, it will snap back. The hemor-rhage can be prevented by the ordinary compress. Spina Bifida—Hydro-Rachitis.—There is a possibility of curingsome cases in which the membranous covering is rather thick and firm,by means of a linen compress and bandage, applied moderately tight, and60 adjusted as to press the tumor down to a level with the surface. Ifinflammation exists, tho cold water-dressings must be added. Spinal Curvatures.—These deformities, which have been con-sidered in the preceding part of this work
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