Catalogue of Sharp & Smith : importers, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in surgical instruments, deformity apparatus, artificial limbs, artificial eyes, elastic stockings, trusses, crutches, supporters, galvanic and faradic batteries, etc., surgeons' appliances of every description . 4780 754 SHARP & SMITH, CHICAGO. DEFORMITV APPARATUS. Fig. 4781.—KNEE-CAP FOR AFTER-TREATMENT OF FRACTURED PATELLA. Authorities on surgery say that great care must be taken not to rupturethe ligaments of the newly formed union, which so often happens after recov-ery of the patient from fractured patell
Catalogue of Sharp & Smith : importers, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in surgical instruments, deformity apparatus, artificial limbs, artificial eyes, elastic stockings, trusses, crutches, supporters, galvanic and faradic batteries, etc., surgeons' appliances of every description . 4780 754 SHARP & SMITH, CHICAGO. DEFORMITV APPARATUS. Fig. 4781.—KNEE-CAP FOR AFTER-TREATMENT OF FRACTURED PATELLA. Authorities on surgery say that great care must be taken not to rupturethe ligaments of the newly formed union, which so often happens after recov-ery of the patient from fractured patella. For the purpose of guarding againstsuch a recurrence, we make the apparatus shown, Fig. 4781. It consists of aknee-cap made of buckskin or satin jean, which is adjustable to the knee bybuckles or laces. It is provided with a pair of coaptation pads, to retain thenewly united patella in place. These pads are arranged to approximate bydrawing on laces, as shown in the upper border of the cap,represented by Fig. 4781. It affords the patient exercise oftlte knee-joint, the best guard against the danger of anchylosis,at the same time preventing any undue strain on the newlyunited upper fragment of the patella. Directions for Circumference above Knee 2. Circumference of Knee -?. Circumference below the Knee. Price to Patients. 50 Fig. 4782.—LEWIS APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF FRACTURE OF THE PATELLA. This apparatus consists of a broad pad, resting on the popliteus, to keep the knee extended, and a narrow pad, fitting the upper border of the patella. A strap connected with the latter one is first passed through a ring attached to the popliteal pad, then continued down the leg on each side, being finally buckled to a lined foot pad. Ihis makes the foot a fixed point for extension, and the ring through which the strap passes gives it also a direction backward, maintaining a firm hold of the upper fragment of the patella, whilst the lower fragment is readily k
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