94 LAMENESS IN THE HORSE. 



Palpation. — In fracture of the neck or head of the femur, 

 abnormal abduction is possible, and crepitation is, as a rule, 

 well marked, unless the parts are too much displaced. 

 Manipulations, such as passive movements, produce severe 

 pain. In fracture of the trochanter, a painful swelling in 

 that region will be noticed. Localized and painful 

 swelling, together with the above symptoms, are found in 

 fracture of a condyle of the femur. 



