4thly, Around the two lateral splints, the surgeon and his assistant roll, each on his respective side, the two edges of the junk-cloth, so that both splints, by being accurately applied on the bolsters, may make a uniform compression on the whole part. 5thly, The third bolster (d d d d) is then applied on the anterior part of the limb, and over it the splint (CC). 6. The bits of tape passed under the apparatus to the number of four for the thigh, and three for the leg, are tied in succession on the external splint, lest the knots, should they correspond to the thigh, might, by their contact, prove troublesome. That one next to the fracture is tied first, and they are all drawn as tight as the patient can bear them without uneasiness. 7. The body-bandage is now fixed on the pelvis, in such a manner, as to secure laterally the external splint, and is itself retained by the sub-femoral bandage (H), that is, the bandage passing under the thigh. 8. A thick compress placed beneath the tuberosity of the ischium, serves as a cushion or bolster to protect the part from the pressure of the roller (g g) which, being passed first under the apparatus, and drawn afterwards obliquely from within outwards, and from above downwards, takes its points of bearing or action, in one part, on the tuberosity of the ischium, and in the other, on the upper end of the external splint, and is tied in the fold or hollow of the groin. 9. The two ends of the bandage (L) previously made to cross each other on the sole of the foot, are passed the one through the mortise, and the other through the hollow or notch in the lower end of the same splint, and then, being drawn forcibly, are tied in a firm knot, so as to act as a substitute for the hands of the assistant, who now lets go the patient’s foot. 10. If the roller (g g) become relaxed, it is tightened again, and the patient being laid in a suitable position, the limb is protected from the pressure of the bed clothes, by a kind of basket placed over it. 11. A roller (K k) laid first on the sole of the foot, and then brought across over its upper side, and fastened laterally to each splint, serves to secure that part from turning outward or inward, and thus prevents the rotation of the limb. 63. If the mode of operation of this bandage be compared with the general indications formerly established (38) for all oblique fractures of the os femoris, it will be easy to perceive that, conformably to those indications, it tends, 1st, to draw the inferior fragment downward; 2dly, to retain the superior one up; 3dly, and to prevent the rotation of the lower fragment, and secure the immobility of the limb.