Instructions concerning a break in his upper arm, with a
wound on it
Examination
If thou examinest a man having a break in his upper arm , on which
a wound has been inflicted, (and) thou findest that break crepitates
under thy fingers .
First diagnosis
Thou shouldst say concerning him : "One having a break in his upper
arm, on which a wound has been infected . An ailment with which I
will contend."
First treatment
Thou shouldst make him two splints of linen ; thou shouldst bind
it with ymrw ; (and) thou shouldst treat it afterwards with grease,
honey, (and) lint every day until thou knowest that he has reached a
decisive point .
Second examination
If , however, thou findest that wound which is over the break, with
blood issuing from it, and piercing through to the interior of his
injury .
Second diagnosis
Thou shouldst say concerning him ; "One having a break in his upper
arm, over which a wound has been inflicted, piercing through. An
ailment not to be treated."