The mechanics, mechanical anatomy, and mechanical distortions of the bony structure of the human foot : being a synopsis of a demonstration given before the medical schools and societies in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia / by J.C. Plumer.

  • Plumer, John C.
Date:
[1862?]
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Credit: The mechanics, mechanical anatomy, and mechanical distortions of the bony structure of the human foot : being a synopsis of a demonstration given before the medical schools and societies in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia / by J.C. Plumer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    METATAKSO-PHALAJN cr^AL, OR TKANSVERSE AECH. Of subluxation of the first Metatarso-Phalangeal Aeticulation, or Bunion. Fig. 1 Represents the outline of the bony structure of the natural foot in its integrity, with the bones of each toe in their normal, relative position. rig. 2 Represents the outline of the common boot-sole, too narrow and pointeo. for the part it is to contain. (Vol. 2, pp. 4 and 6.) Fig. 3 Represents the relation of the narroto and pointed sole to the bony structure of the well-formed foot. The effect upon the foot, of wearing which is Fig- 4 Outline of the bony structure of the foot distorted by subluxation of the First Metatarso-Phalangeal Articulation, or great toe joint, an essential anatomical and mechanical condition of Bunion. Also the cause of ingrowing toe nail. (Fig. 6, Vol. 2.)