OPERATIONS OX THE FOOT 



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run round a few times in the form of the figure 8, and then 

 fastened off. As in the former method, the lower foot is 

 then removed from the hobble, and again held forward by 



Fig, 57. — The Esmarch Rubber Bandage and Tourniquet. 



an assistant By either method the inside of the limb is 

 operated on first. 



Although it is not absolutely necessary, it is an advan- 

 tage, especially to the inexperienced operator, to apply 



Fig. 58. — Rubber Tourniquet with Wooden Block. 



before operating an Esmarch's bandage and tourniquet 

 (Fig. 57). This expels the greater part of the blood from 

 the limb, and renders the operation comparatively blood- 

 less. 



