. Radiography, X-ray therapeutics and radium therapy . s a comparativelycommon injury, the re-sult of direct degree of damage tothe bone varies from acrack to a severe crushingof the bone. Fracture of theAstragalus.—The lesionis often a severe, com-minuted one. Both bonesmay be broken when apatient lands heavily onboth feet ; and these fractures are often associated with fracture of other bones of the foot. Any of the tarsal bones may be fractured. The extent of the injury is often difficult to determine. It may be merely a crushing of the bone, in which case it is not easy to dis
. Radiography, X-ray therapeutics and radium therapy . s a comparativelycommon injury, the re-sult of direct degree of damage tothe bone varies from acrack to a severe crushingof the bone. Fracture of theAstragalus.—The lesionis often a severe, com-minuted one. Both bonesmay be broken when apatient lands heavily onboth feet ; and these fractures are often associated with fracture of other bones of the foot. Any of the tarsal bones may be fractured. The extent of the injury is often difficult to determine. It may be merely a crushing of the bone, in which case it is not easy to distinguish the injury from changes which are the result of disease, or there may be a distinct fine of separation. The metatarsal bones are frequently involved in injuries to the foot. Fractures may be transverse or longitudinal. Fissured fracture of the bone is not uncommon. The phalanges are also frequently injured. Two positions of the foot should always be taken when looking for fractures. Stereoscopic pictures are very helpful in doubtful FlG. 141. Fracture of os calcis (gunshot wound).
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