The treatment of fractures . Fig. 260.—Variations in the shape and width of the interosseous space between radius andulna when the forearm is supinated, pronated, and setnipronated. Semipronation presentsthe widest interosseous space (diagram). The Application of the Splints : The forearm is held flexed ata right angle and semisupinated and steadied by an posterior and then the anterior splints are applied to theforearm. Three straps of adhesive plaster, two inches broad,are then applied—one at the upper ends of the splints, one at thewrist, and the third across the palm of the h
The treatment of fractures . Fig. 260.—Variations in the shape and width of the interosseous space between radius andulna when the forearm is supinated, pronated, and setnipronated. Semipronation presentsthe widest interosseous space (diagram). The Application of the Splints : The forearm is held flexed ata right angle and semisupinated and steadied by an posterior and then the anterior splints are applied to theforearm. Three straps of adhesive plaster, two inches broad,are then applied—one at the upper ends of the splints, one at thewrist, and the third across the palm of the hand and around the !02 FRACTURES OF THE BONES OF THE FOREARM posterior splint only. These straps should simply steady thesplints snugly in position (see Fig. 262). The bandage isnext applied, and it is by this that pressure is exerted upon thearm. There should be some spring left upon pressing thesplints together after the bandage is applied. If there is none. Fig. 261.—Fracture of the forearm low down, or Colles fractuie. Anterior and posteriorsplints, three straps, radial pad. Antei ior splint cut out to fit thenar eminence.
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