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A treatise on orthopedic surgery . be slightly exaggerated, especiallyat the heel, so that the depression of the anterior extremity ofthe OS calcis may be prevented. If the outer border of the castis flattened by pressure a little plaster should be added to ap-jDroximate the normal rounded contour of the foot. The —Upon the model theoutline of the brace is drawn asillustrated in the diagrams. Thebest sheet steel, 18 to 20 gauge,cut after the pattern is mouldedupon it and tempered, so that asit is applied for the purpose ofpreventing deformity, it may bepractically unyielding to the weig
A treatise on orthopedic surgery . be slightly exaggerated, especiallyat the heel, so that the depression of the anterior extremity ofthe OS calcis may be prevented. If the outer border of the castis flattened by pressure a little plaster should be added to ap-jDroximate the normal rounded contour of the foot. The —Upon the model theoutline of the brace is drawn asillustrated in the diagrams. Thebest sheet steel, 18 to 20 gauge,cut after the pattern is mouldedupon it and tempered, so that asit is applied for the purpose ofpreventing deformity, it may bepractically unyielding to the weightof the body. It will be noticed that the braceclasps the weak part of the footand holds it together; the broadinternal upright portion () covers and protects the as-tragalonavicular junction, risingwell above the navicular; the ex-ternal arm covers the calcaneo-cuboid junction and the outer as-pect of the foot to a height sufiicient to hold the foot securely(Fig. 484). The sole part provides a firm, comfortable support,. The outline of the sole part ofthe brace. Fig.
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