Note 36 — Chapter VI · THE REMOTE EFFECTS OF HEAD-INJURY
Reading edition
Hunterian Lectures, February 1904.
[37] It is absolutely essential that the scalp incision should lie some distance away from the outer margin of the plate. Failure to adopt this procedure impedes the healing of the wound and adds to the risk of infection.
[38] If desired, the plate may be anchored in position by means of a few small silver-plated screws.