. Medical and surgical reports. Case 16 (1).— Showing recurrence of displace-ment 2 days after reduction and immobilizationon ham splint. sharp posterior edge of the upper fragment has been producedas enumerated in several of these cases and injuries of the arter-ies have resulted in gangrene with consequent amputation. Simple Separation.— In simple cases of milder type in whichthere is simply loosening of the epiphysis without extensivedetachment of periosteum or muscles and therefore little or nodeformity, fixation in the extended or slightly flexed positionwill suffice. As a rule plaster of
. Medical and surgical reports. Case 16 (1).— Showing recurrence of displace-ment 2 days after reduction and immobilizationon ham splint. sharp posterior edge of the upper fragment has been producedas enumerated in several of these cases and injuries of the arter-ies have resulted in gangrene with consequent amputation. Simple Separation.— In simple cases of milder type in whichthere is simply loosening of the epiphysis without extensivedetachment of periosteum or muscles and therefore little or nodeformity, fixation in the extended or slightly flexed positionwill suffice. As a rule plaster of paris is preferable to the hamsplint, as more positive fixation is obtained. Where slight SEPARATION OF FEMORAL X. 209.
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