330 CAPPED KNEEE. 



and involved in the abscess, and that synovial discharge is mingled 

 with the serous : should this be suspected prior to lancing, the 

 valvular operation, with scarification, as prescribed for capped hock, 

 might be the preferable mode of procedure. Compresses confined 

 upon the knee by elastic contrivances will be found very useful in 

 promoting adhesion of the scarified surfaces. 



