A treatise on orthopedic surgery . Thomas the front of the ring. Showing the back of the ring.(Ridlon.) is then fixed in its place by a bandage drawn about it and thelateral bars. Ankle and heel straps complete the adiustment(Fig. 301). In cases in which the joint is sensitive and in Avhieh there isa tendency to deformity the entire limb is in addition enclosedin a light plaster bandage, so-called skin fitting, applieddirectly upon a cotton flannel bandage. If the brace is attached by means of the adhesive plasterstraps, a certain degTee of traction is assured, together wit
A treatise on orthopedic surgery . Thomas the front of the ring. Showing the back of the ring.(Ridlon.) is then fixed in its place by a bandage drawn about it and thelateral bars. Ankle and heel straps complete the adiustment(Fig. 301). In cases in which the joint is sensitive and in Avhieh there isa tendency to deformity the entire limb is in addition enclosedin a light plaster bandage, so-called skin fitting, applieddirectly upon a cotton flannel bandage. If the brace is attached by means of the adhesive plasterstraps, a certain degTee of traction is assured, together withadditional accuracy of adjustment; and by the traction and bythe direct pressure on the knee the slighter degrees of deformitymay be reduced without discomfort. In acute cases preliminary TUBEECULOUS DISEASE OF THE KNEE-JOINT. 435 rest in bed is advisable, and criitcbes may be employed in theearly stages of ambulatory treatment. But during the greaterpart of the disease the brace serves as a perineal crutch and bythe use of banda
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