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open joint {i.e. condition where there is escap- 

 ing joint oil), which is serious, the wound 

 should have a constant stream of cold running 

 water over it till relieved. 



OVERREACH 



In the case of an overreach, the wound is caused 

 by a downward blow, possibly even cutting the 

 back tendon. There is, consequently, an 

 underlip of skin hanging down, and when 

 bandaging care should be taken that the lip is 

 kept in correct position, when it will heal. 

 If the lip is merely held on by a small tissue 

 of skin it should be cut off at the outset. The 

 overreach should be treated with antiseptics 

 and bandaged from below upwards to keep the 

 edges of the cut in position, as described 

 above. Pads of tow should be placed under 

 the bandage to prevent undue pressure on the 

 injured part. 



