CHAPTEB V. 



LAMENESSES IN THE REGION OF THE 

 ELBOW AND FORE- ARM. 



1.— Inflammation of the Elbow Joint. 



History. — Lameuesses following wouuds penetrating the 

 joint, kicks, etc. 



Inspection. — Supporting and swinging leg lameness. 

 Lameness may be so intense that the animal will only walk 

 on three legs, and studiously avoids any movement of the 

 elbow joint. In the acute stage particularly, the elbow joint 

 is extended, while the phalangeal articulations are in 

 excessive volar flexion. 



Palpation. — Usually there is severe pain and swelling 

 about the articulation, with increased temperature. 



2.— Fracture of the Ulna. 



History. — Lameness following kicks and falls, etc. 



Insjyectioyi. — Supporting and swinging leg lameness. If 

 the olecranon is broken off entirely from the radius, 

 symptoms of radial paralysis are apparent (see page 42); 

 but as a rule the fracture takes place further down, going 

 through the elbow joint, causing more of a supporting-leg 

 lameness. 



Palpation. — Crepitation may be detected. Abnormal 

 mobility of the fractured parts is always present, usually 

 accompanied by pain and more or less swelling. 



