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On the Surgery

By Hippocrates
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On the Surgery

By Hippocrates

Written 400 B.C.E

Translated by Francis Adams

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The suspending of a fractured limb in a sling, the disposition of it, and the bandaging, all have for their object to preserve it in position. The principal considerations with regard to the position are the habits and the peculiar nature of each of the limbs: the varieties are shown in running, walking, standing, lying, action, repose.


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