The Accidents must be first remov'd, and then the Bone may be set, which is impossible to be done otherwise; it being dangerous even to make an Attempt before, by reason of the too great Violence with which it is effected, and which would infallibly produce a Convulsion or a Gangrene.
If the Dislocation be accompany'd with a Wound, must the Wound be cur'd before any Endeavours are us'd to reduce it?
No, but the Symptoms of the Wound, which hinder the Operation, must be taken away, as the Swelling, Inflammation, and others of the like Nature; and then it may be reduc'd, and the Wound may be dress'd according to the usual Method.
If the Dislocation be complicated with the Fracture, what is to be done then?
It is necessary to begin with reducing of the Dislocation, and afterward to perform that of the Fracture, by reason of the Extension which must be made to reduce the Dislocation, which would absolutely hinder the Setling of the Fracture.
How is the Inflammation and Swelling to be asswag'd?
With Linnen Cloaths dipt in Brandy and common Water, which must be often renew'd; or else with the Tops of Wormwood and Camomile, with Sage and Rosemary boil'd in the Lees of Wine, wherein the Bolsters and Bands are to be steep'd. But all Repercussives and Astringents must be avoided.
How doth it appear that the Reduction is well perform'd?