436 THE UNILATERAL, OR ONE SIDE NAILED SHOE. 



The first cut gives a view of the outer side of the off or right uni- 

 lateral shoe. The respective situations of the five nails will be observed ; 



the distance of the last from the heel, and the proper situations at which 

 they emerge from the crust. The two clips will likewise be seen— one in 

 the front of the foot, and the other on the side between the last and second 

 nail. 



The second cut gives a view of the inner side of the unilateral shoe. 

 The two nails near the toe are in the situation in which Mr. Turner directs 

 that they should be placed, and behind them is no other attachment, be- 

 tween the shoe and the crust. The heel of this shoe exhibits the method 

 which Mr. Turner has adopted, and with considerable success, for the cure 

 of corns ; he cuts away a portion of the ground surface at the heel, and 

 all injurious compression or concussion is rendered in a manner im- 

 possible in ordinary cases ; however, with the exception of being rather 

 thinner the inside heel of the shoe would be the counterpart of the outer. 



There can be no doubt that this one-sided nailing has been exceedingly 

 useful. It has, in many a case that threatened a serious termination, 

 restored the elasticity of the foot, and enabled it to discharge its natural 

 functions. 



