LAMENESS IN THE HIND LEG 



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During the acute inflammatory stage there is marked lameness 

 present but this soon subsides when local antiphlogistic agents 

 are applied to the parts. In fact, spontaneous relief from lame- 

 ness usually results in the course of ten days' time following the 

 appearance of thoroughpin. No lameness marks the advent of 



Fig-. 59 — Another view of same case as illustrated in Fig. 58. 



this affection when it develops as the result of continuous strain 

 and concussion occasioned by hard service, and local changes 

 tend to remain in status quo. 



Treatment. — Rest and the local application of heat or cold 

 will suffice to promote resolution of acute inflammation and lame- 

 ness when present will subside within two weeks. In chronic 

 affections, however, the matter and manner of effecting a cor- 



