If the Dislocation happen'd by the Relaxation of the Ligaments, recourse may be had to universal Sudorificks taken inwardly; as also to such Medicines as are full of an unctuous and volatile Salt, particularly Aromatick Oils, and Spirit of Sal Ammoniack. In the mean while Aromaticks, Resolutives, and moderate Astringents may be apply'd outwardly.
C H A P. II.
Of the Fractures of Bones.
What is the Fracture of a Bone?
It is the Division of the Continuity of its Parts.
After how many different manners may a Bone be broken?
Three several ways, viz. cross-wise, side-wise, in its length, and perhaps in Shatters or Splinters.
By what means may a Bone be fractured?
It may happen to be done by three sorts of Instruments, viz. such as are fit for bruising, cutting, or wresting; that is to say, a Bone may be divided in the Continuity of its proper Parts, by Contusion, Incision, or Contorsion.