When the foot is dislocated,either alone,or with the epiphysis,the displacement is more apt to be inward.If not reduced,in the course of time the parts of the hips,thigh,and leg,opposite the dislocation,become attenuated.Reduction:-As in dislocation at the wrist;but the extension requires to be very powerful.Treatment:-Agreeably to the rule laid down for the other joints.Less apt to be followed by serious consequences than the wrist,if kept quiet.Diet restricted,as being in an inactive state.Those occurring at birth,or during adolescence,observe the rule formerly stated.
