. Operative surgery. Fig. 643.—Periosteum covering end of bone. Fig. 644.—Ends of superficial muscu-Ends of deep muscles approximated with lar structures approximated, sutures. (Fig. 645). The stump should be slightly raised, and placed on a firmpillow to which it is loosely attached. Drainage should be provided at themost dependent portion by a small rubber tube extending only into thewound cavity, or by wisps of horsehair or catgut. If lateral flaps havebeen made they should be carefully supported or their weight will causeundue tension at their upper junction. In fact, the sutures should be

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