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Injuries to the Bones of the Calf . - Fractures of the fibula alone are exceedingly simple to splint , since the tibia holds the fragments in place . Frequently fractures of the tibia alone . are splinted by the action of the uninjured ...
Injuries to the Bones of the Calf . - Fractures of the fibula alone are exceedingly simple to splint , since the tibia holds the fragments in place . Frequently fractures of the tibia alone . are splinted by the action of the uninjured ...
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When the injury lies in the upper half of the calf , adhesive plaster strapping attached to the Thomas splint or to the iron bar incorporated in a plaster dressing extending to the pelvis , gives effective extension .
When the injury lies in the upper half of the calf , adhesive plaster strapping attached to the Thomas splint or to the iron bar incorporated in a plaster dressing extending to the pelvis , gives effective extension .
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To prevent sagging of the calf backward , it is held by a gauze bandage ( see Fig . 23 ) in which it rests comfortably as in a hammock . FIG . 23. A fenestrated plaster dressing for severe compound fracture of the tibia .
To prevent sagging of the calf backward , it is held by a gauze bandage ( see Fig . 23 ) in which it rests comfortably as in a hammock . FIG . 23. A fenestrated plaster dressing for severe compound fracture of the tibia .
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The iron band is incorporated in a plaster dressing which encircles the upper two - thirds of the calf and the metacarpal region of the foot . The adhesive plaster prevents a backward sagging of the foot . Injuries to the Metatarsal ...
The iron band is incorporated in a plaster dressing which encircles the upper two - thirds of the calf and the metacarpal region of the foot . The adhesive plaster prevents a backward sagging of the foot . Injuries to the Metatarsal ...
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Musculocutaneous ( of the calf ) .- Eversion of the foot is weakened but not inhibited , owing to the fact that the extensor longus digitorum and the peroneus tertius ( both supplied by the anterior tibial nerve ) also act as everters .
Musculocutaneous ( of the calf ) .- Eversion of the foot is weakened but not inhibited , owing to the fact that the extensor longus digitorum and the peroneus tertius ( both supplied by the anterior tibial nerve ) also act as everters .
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