A practical and systematic treatise on fractures and dislocations . results havebeen obtained with thehandkerchief consists in placing along roll of cloth in thearm-pit as a fulcrum,and using a commoncotton handkerchief asa sling to support theelbow, and hold theforearm up towards theopposite shoulder. Theends of the handker-chief are to be tiedaround the neck. Dr. Lewis modified thedressing of Fox, usingthe pad and sling, withwide straps to cross thechest in front and be-hhid. It is not superiorto the Fox dressing. Some years since. introduced tothe notice of the profe
A practical and systematic treatise on fractures and dislocations . results havebeen obtained with thehandkerchief consists in placing along roll of cloth in thearm-pit as a fulcrum,and using a commoncotton handkerchief asa sling to support theelbow, and hold theforearm up towards theopposite shoulder. Theends of the handker-chief are to be tiedaround the neck. Dr. Lewis modified thedressing of Fox, usingthe pad and sling, withwide straps to cross thechest in front and be-hhid. It is not superiorto the Fox dressing. Some years since. introduced tothe notice of the profes-sion a dressing whichhe called his Yoke-Splint, consisting of ayoke-shaped piece ofwood, hollowed out onthe under surface, so asto fit the neck and bothshoulders. The endsextend some inches be-yond the shoulder; and to which are attached two stuffedstraps to pass through each axilla. These straps can bebuckled so tightly as to elevate the shoulders, and cfirry themoutwards and backwards, a handkerchief or other appropriate l<\ixs dressmthe clavicle. Fig. Posterior view of Foxs dressingthe clavicle. for fracture of Of the Clavicle. 109 sling supports tlie forearm and elbow in front of the an apparatus will do for adults, but is unfit for children. Long strips of adhesive plaster, carefully applied, constitutea good dressing to hold the arm and shoulder immovable inyoung and restless patients. A firm compress is first placedin the arm-pit, then the roller-plaster is used like a bandageto lift the elbow upwards, to hold the shoulder backwards, andto fiisten the forearm to the front of the chest. This adhesiveplaster roller is easy to apply, and will not get out of well put on, it will not have to be removed or renewedduring the four weeks of healing. Many years ago it was customary to place a pad in theaxilla, and then envelope the arm, shoulder and chest in avery long bandage. This is now discarded on account of itsconfining the chest, and of the di
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