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we have seen cases in which the strength of a strong man 

 was taxed to the utmost to accomplish it. When this is done 

 and power of movement of the leg is regained, walk him on 

 a level piece of ground until the affected parts regain their 

 strength. If it slips out the second time it is easier put in, by 

 pressing in the same way. Bathe the parts with warm water 



Fig. 54. — Showing the Method of Returning the Patella to Its Origina 



and salt; after bathing rub dry and apply the white liniment 

 twice a day until the joint gets strong and the soreness is 

 gone. If the animal is in poor condition feed well and try to 

 get his strength up. 



21. Partial Dislocation of the Stifle. 



This generally occurs in young foals when they are 

 running over a rough pasture field, or in colts in the spring 

 of thf year when they are very weak. At first, when noticed, 

 the >tifle will slip out and the leg will be locked for a hop or 

 vt*£/, then it will slip in and he will go on all right again. At 

 .jfiis stage it is frequently spoken of merely as cramps in the 

 ueg. The stifle continues to slip in and out for some time 

 until the bones get diseased and weakened. The bone then 



