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and striking the part against the door frame. It may also be 

 caused by falls. 



Symptoms. — There is lameness and lateral flatness of the quar- 

 ter. The broken piece of bone is drawn inward and downward 

 by the action of the abdominal muscles attached to it. In this 

 fracture we find that the method of repair is by false joint. Very 

 little treatment necessary in a case of this kind. If the soft parts 



are injured, purga- 

 t i V e , fomentation, 

 and a short rest will 

 'be sufficient. If the 

 animal is not kept 

 quiet, caries or ne- 

 crosis may set in, 

 rendering it neces- 

 s'ary to open up the 

 parts and remove 

 any diseased or de- 

 tached portions of 

 bone that may be 

 found. 



FRACTURE OF THE 

 ILIUM. 



Fig. 31 — Fracture of the Anterior Spine 

 of the IHuna. 



Fracture of the 

 dorsum of the ilium 

 is generally due to muscular contraction. There is falling of the 

 haunch and swelling. The animal is to be kept as quiet as possi- 

 ble; use slings, fomentations, plasters, and chargers. 



Fracture through the shaft of the ilium is common, and is 

 caused by slipping, falling, etc. There is difficulty in bringing 

 the limb forward, which has suddenly slipped. Examination per 

 rectum may detect crepitus. The prognosis is usually favorable, 

 especially if the j)aticnt be young and strong. 



