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instances greatly to be preferred to the above, as being'of a far less seriou& 

 and lengthy character. The operation may be performed in two ways. The 

 French perform the clasping method by burning two holes at equal distances 

 on each side of the fissure by the instrument A raised to a red heat, and 

 then fitting the two ends of the clasp B into them. The clasp when inserted 

 is made tight by pincers, as represented in figure C. 



(After Signol). 



It is best to use a number of clasps placed at a distance of half an inch 

 apart, and when this operation is completed, the foot may be supported by a 



