The treatment of fractures . Fig. 383—Fracture of the thigh. Correct method of measurement from the anterior superiorspinous process of the ilium. Position of thumb and finger holding Fig. 384.—Measurement of lower extremity. Position of thumbs shown. Note position of limb. of the foot to a few inches below the perineum. Upon thefront of the thigh is placed a coaptation splint extendingfrom the groin to the patella. All of these splints are care-fully padded, preferably with folded sheets or pillow-cases ortowels ; of course, in emergency work small pillows or coats orshawls may be util
The treatment of fractures . Fig. 383—Fracture of the thigh. Correct method of measurement from the anterior superiorspinous process of the ilium. Position of thumb and finger holding Fig. 384.—Measurement of lower extremity. Position of thumbs shown. Note position of limb. of the foot to a few inches below the perineum. Upon thefront of the thigh is placed a coaptation splint extendingfrom the groin to the patella. All of these splints are care-fully padded, preferably with folded sheets or pillow-cases ortowels ; of course, in emergency work small pillows or coats orshawls may be utilized. It is important that the padding be 282 FRACTURES OF THE FEMUR evenly and intelligently arranged. It will be necessary to placea wide pad between the upper end of the long outside splint, toprevent it from pressing upon the ribs and side of the chest andcausing great discomfort. These splints are held in positionabout the leg, while gentle traction is being made upon thelimb by straps or pieces of bandage placed above the ankle,below the knee, above the knee, at the middle of the thigh,and at the level of the perineum. The upper end of the
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