[Brisement--indication and technic of execution on individual joints]

The author gives a short review of the history of the brisement forcé (forcible breaking) which initially has been indicated only for the knee joint. Then he discusses the techniques of mobilization used today, which are applied under anesthesia. The indications for brisement forcé are presented, and some special conditions are described which must be considered if the performance of a brisement is intended. The further part of the study treats the technical execution of the brisement at the individual joints and gives a critical analysis of the indications and the results and chances of such a brisement.