Roersch, 1899) . The elasticity of the wholethickness flap at the flexure will suffice to prevent cicatrix interfering with mobility of the joint. A voluminous dressing of dry sterile gauze, with absolute fixation of the parts by adhesive strapping or plaster ol Paris, is advisable. Some authors recommend the use of an antiseptic powder, in view of the liability of the intervention of sepsis. Within forty-eight hours after the operation, a window should be cut in the plaster and the nature of

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