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DISEASES OF THE FOOT. 



excavation in the horn, and pads of the same material are so adjusted 

 as to bring the flap of skin and coronary substance into accurate 



Fig. 574.— Bayer's operation (third stage). 



contact with the tissues left after removal of the cartilage. A calico 

 bandage secures the whole in place. To prevent displacing the flap 



peration (fourth stage). 



the bandage should be applied from above downwards. The Esmarch 

 bandage is only removed when the dressing has been securely fixed 



