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with the retrossal process of the os pedis, and granula- 

 tions are to be removed with the curette. Cut away with 

 the scissors and knife any remnants of cartilage adher- 

 ent to the flap, p, thin if necessary the entire flap and excise 

 the fistulous openings, g. After thorough disinfection of the 

 entire field of operation return the flap to its former position 

 and retain it there by a sufficient number of interrupted 

 sutures, Fig. 2, irrigate the wound surface with iodoform 

 ether and cover the parts over with iodoform gauze and 

 tampons which rest firmly upon the perpendicular wall of 

 horn. Finally invest the hoof and pastern up to the fetlock 

 joint with oakum and lay a heavy tar bandage over it, the 

 turns of which must completely invest it at every point and 

 render the dressing impermeable to moisture. Remove the 

 elastic ligature. If the animal is free from fever, feels and 

 eats well, the bandage is left in position from 12 to 14 days. 

 Healing by first intention. 



