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day, after an interval of five days, I found the ulnar wound entirely healed, 

 while at the site of the radial incision two or three granulations about as large 

 as pins' heads alone remained to cicatrize, and an odourless serous stain ol 

 about a minim upon the gauze was the only appearance of discharge. The 

 ulna seemed already firmly united ; and, after performing passive motion 

 throughout the range of the natural movements of the joint, I directed him to 

 try its powers. He could himself pronate and supinate the hand, could extend 

 the arm completely, and readily put his fingers to his mouth ; and he lifted 

 a heavy pair of tongs, exhibiting already a strength very superior to that which 

 he had before the operation. 



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