. A treatise on artificial limbs with rubber hands and feet ... No, 654. X: 655. ~e:ght and pressure over a very large area, and in so doing not onlyrelieves the stomp, but renders the artificial limb more pleasant andtolerable Side joints and thigh supporters may be considered absolutely neces-sary and indispensable when limbs are to be worn on irritable or sensi-tive -imps, or those that are poorly nourished or of impaired vitality:such stumps must have as little interference ^ith the circulation aspossible. The amputation of feet for frostbite, gangrene, or anymalignant disease produces stu
. A treatise on artificial limbs with rubber hands and feet ... No, 654. X: 655. ~e:ght and pressure over a very large area, and in so doing not onlyrelieves the stomp, but renders the artificial limb more pleasant andtolerable Side joints and thigh supporters may be considered absolutely neces-sary and indispensable when limbs are to be worn on irritable or sensi-tive -imps, or those that are poorly nourished or of impaired vitality:such stumps must have as little interference ^ith the circulation aspossible. The amputation of feet for frostbite, gangrene, or anymalignant disease produces stumps that must be regarded as comingunder this class : nd shonld be treated in the manner above indicated. CutNc >54 represents a double tibio-tarsal amputation: extremitiesincapable of bearing pressure, and the legs to the knees sensitive, for-bidding pressure or any interfere :: e ith circulation. Cut Na 655represents a pair of suitable art ificial legs applied. The nutrient ves-sels located in the stumps and about the knees rebel against anypress .ire. T
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