46 LAMENESS IN THE HORSE. 



Palpation. — Abnormal mobility and crepitation of these 

 parts, with severe pain and perhaps swelling. This 

 abnormal mobility is best detected by fixing the scapula 

 and moving the bones below the humerus ; it, together with 

 crepitation, leaves no doubt as to tha nature of the trouble. 



FRACTURE OF ONE OF THE CONDYLES. 



The foot is unable to support weight. There is severe 

 swinging leg lameness, and the leg from the elbow down is 

 either adducted or abducted, the former in fracture of the 

 external condyle, the latter in fracture of the internal condyle. 

 When the external condyle is fractured, there is also 

 excessive volar flexion of the phalanges, often to such an 

 extent that the outer wall of the hoof touches the ground. 



