A WOUND of the Ligaments & the Joynts. The Cure, is the same as for the Nerves, only the Joynts require more drying, and the Ligaments more then they. Par. Balsom is profitable, if the Dose of the powder be augmented, we must diligently take heed of the cold, the Ayre; lay on things actually hot. If the wound be on the forepart of the shoulder, we must put a thick or dou∣ble linnen clorh under the Arm-pit, and the Arm must be carried in a scarff. If the Wrist or the hollow of the Finger be half bent, it must be sustained with props diligently brought about it; for so they may always be drawn in. If it be the Hip or Thigh-bone, we must not let it stir a Nails breadth from the hollow of the Thigh, which is per∣formed by Swathes, and lying down on the Back-bone; when the Scar is made, move it for fear of being crooked. In a wound of the Joyne, the Leg must be placed out right. Signs of a Bone par∣ting, are, 1. When more matter com∣meth
A compleat practice of physick.: Wherein is plainly described, the nature, causes, differences, and signs, of all diseases in the body of man. VVith the choicest cures for the same. / By John Smith, Doctor in Physick.
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forth. 2. When the Bone is ex∣posed to the Aire; for, that parteth. 3. If it will not unite again, and soster flesh is bred.