OPERATIONS ON THE FOOT 95 
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 
Fic. 57.—TuHe Esmarca Ruspsper 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 
Fic. 58.—Rvusser 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. 
