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to retain them, a very good apparatus to apply to keep 

 the bones in position is the cradle first recommended by 

 Professor A^arnell, of London, and of which a good descrip- 

 tion may be found in Williams's ' Surgery.' Thin strips of 

 bass wood, acted upon by water and applied to the parts, 

 do ver}'' well ; or gutta percha may be moulded to the parts 

 after they have been brought into position, and is an 

 excellent way of retaining the fractured ends in position. 

 The face cradle spoken of above is, however, the best 

 apparatus for the purpose. On applying, it must be stuffed 

 with some light material, as cotton, tow, etc., to prevent it 

 causing irritation or sores. After fitting the cradle, it is to 

 be secured by means of some elastic material, which will 

 cause the maintenance of an equable pressure upon the 

 parts. The patient is to be supported by liquids at first, 

 after which soft food may be given. The case should be 

 closely watched to see that reunion is taking place in a 

 proper manner, as in case it does not take place properly, 

 the jaw of the animal will be deformed, the teeth will not 

 come into position, or meet properl}^ and he will be troubled 

 with what are called sharp and projecting teeth. 



Nasal Bones. — Fracture of the nasal bones is usually of 

 the variety known as comminuted fracture, and is always 

 due to direct injury, such as may be sustained in running 

 away and coming into contact with some hard object, as a 

 fence or wall. 



Symptoms, — Sometimes the bones are driven into the 

 nasal sinuses, and more or less haemorrhage ensues. 



Treatment — Endeavour to bring the bones into position, 

 which, having done, apply an adhesive })laster over the whole 

 of the fractured parts. If driven in pretty badly, a probe 

 covered with some soft substance, as chamois leather, is to 

 be inserted, by means of which, the bones may be pressed 

 back into their former position, after which all detached 



