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Fractures of the Hand.It is sometimes difficult to recognize a fracture of one of these bones, because the swelling is so great that accurate examination is impossible. In most cases, however, we can detect a painful spot at which a grating sensation is felt ; this feeling is much plainer when the patient bends the fingers. There is some deformity, part of which may remain after the bones unite ; but the usefulness of the hand is not thereby impaired. Treatment.-A piece of wood long enough to reach from the knuckle to the middle of the forearm and as wide as the palm, is padded with cotton as already directed. This is applied to the front of the arm, a pad being interposed between the end of it and the palm of the hand. A bandage is then applied so as to keep the palm pressed against the splint. If only one of the bones be broken, the splint need not be so wide. These fractures are sometimes dressed by simply clasping the fingers around a large ball of yarn or cotton, and then bandaging the hand over this. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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