A treatise on orthopedic surgery . e area of callus indicatingits weight-bearing surface becomes much enlarged, and to itforefoot and toes become a mere appendage, a striking illustra-tion of the atrophy that follows disuse (Fig. 584). Symptoms.—The gait is shambling, the patient, who is, as itwere, hamstrung, stamj)s along upon the insecure heel in amanner which is easily recognizable by one familiar with thedeformity. The changes in the internal structure of the foot,the inevitable adaptations to the deformity, do not call forspecial description. Treatment.—When the diagnosis of paralysis of
A treatise on orthopedic surgery . e area of callus indicatingits weight-bearing surface becomes much enlarged, and to itforefoot and toes become a mere appendage, a striking illustra-tion of the atrophy that follows disuse (Fig. 584). Symptoms.—The gait is shambling, the patient, who is, as itwere, hamstrung, stamj)s along upon the insecure heel in amanner which is easily recognizable by one familiar with thedeformity. The changes in the internal structure of the foot,the inevitable adaptations to the deformity, do not call forspecial description. Treatment.—When the diagnosis of paralysis of the calfmuscle is made one may predict, unless recovery takes place, a DEFORMITIES OF THE FOOT. 859 deformity such as has been described. This deformity may belessened or even prevented by proper support, by massage andmethodical stretching of the tissues that have a tendency to con-tract. The form of brace used for walking and support shouldbe provided with a sole plate, upright, and calf band, as already Fig. 582. Fig.
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