CHAP. XXII. OF A LUXATED ANCLE.
The ancle is luxated in all directions. When it is inward, the sole of the foot is turned outward. When the contrary case to this happens, there is also the contrary symptom. But if it be luxated forward, the broad tendon behind is hard, and tense; and the foot turns downward. If backward, the heel is almost hid, and the sole of the foot is enlarged. This luxation is reduced by the hands; the foot and leg being first extended different ways. And in this case also the patient must be kept longer in bed; lest the ancle, which sustains the whole body, yield beneath its load, and be forced out again before the ligaments have recovered their strength. And at first low shoes must be used, lest the binding hurt the ancle.