第12章

In dislocation at the elbow,whether outward or inward,extension is to be made with the fore-arm at right angles to the arm;the arm is to be suspended by a shawl passed through the armpit,and a weight is to be attached to the extremity of the elbow;or force is to be applied with the hands.The articular extremity being properly raised,the parts are to be adjusted with the palms of the hands,as in dislocations of the hands.It is to be bandaged,suspended in a sling,and placed,while in this attitude.