64 SPRAINS AND DISLOCATIONS. 



Luxation of the Patella, or Stifle. 



Under the influence of a severe blow, a sudden 

 leap or strain, the patella, or knee-pan is sometimes 

 displaced. The animal holds his leg stiff and extend- 

 ed, cannot rest on it, and when obliged to walk, draws 

 it along. This displacement of the patella is called 

 being STIFLED. The displacement can be reduced by 

 the aid of sufficient help, and placing a side-line 

 with a hopple on the pastern of the affected limb, 

 and, drawing the hind-leg forward, the surgeon will 

 then, with both hands, bring the bone to its place. 



Often the reduction is effected of itself if the horse 

 makes the slightest effort. The part should be bathed 

 in ARNICA or THE MARVEL, as the ligaments are 

 always injured, and fifteen drops of the Specific, B 

 B, for INJURIES, should be given three times per day. 



Injuries of the stifle, bruises strains, etc.> often oc- 

 cur, and should be treated by bathing the part with 

 THE MARVEL or ARNICA, and giving the animal the 

 above Specific for injuries. 



Sprains and Dislocations. 



Sprains of various joints or parts occur, which are 

 more or less grave or serious, depending upon the 

 extent of the injury or the joint involved. If a bone 

 is displaced it is termed a dislocation. The joint be- 

 comes painful, swelling soon ensues, and on compar- 

 ing the joint with its fellow, we perceive the distor- 

 tion ; the limb is longer or shorter, and the animal 

 moves it with great difficulty or not at all. If the 



