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PREFACE TO THE EIGHTH EDITION
The revision of this book was undertaken at the request of the publishers, who stipulated that the notes left by the late Mr. Ostrom should be followed as much as possible. This has been done, except in the case of the notes on dislocations, which I have preferred not to use. With the permission of the publishers I have written the article on dislocations from my own viewpoint.
This revision consists mainly in the additional suggestions on treatment, with, here and there, some modification of statement made necessary by later experience. Beyond this, the original text has not been changed—That is to say, that, where the late author's method of treatment or practice differed but slightly from mine, then no change will be found.
There are sixteen entirely new pictures in this edition, which were made under the personal direction of Mr. Ostrom just before his rather sudden death. Some of the old figures in the text have been altered, redrawn or enlarged in accordance with his wishes.
The conciseness of this book makes it particularly valuable to beginners, who need to learn those essentials that constitute the foundation for study and practice of this important branch of the healing art.
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