TUMOE ON THE SHOULDER 



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muscle which covers the front of the shoulder. The tissues around 

 the part become thickened and indurated so that it is frequently 



difficult to detect any fluctu- 

 ation of matter, yet it may 

 be assumed, when there is con- 

 siderable swelling, that has 

 continued for some time, and 

 matter exists, there will not 

 be recovery until it has been 

 removed. In slight cases only, 

 a little nut-like induration 

 usually forms without matter. 

 Treatment.-In cases where 

 injury is recent, if the horse 

 must be used, change the col- 

 lar, so that, if possible, no chaf- 

 ing or pressure will be brought 



FIG. 873. Showing tumor on elbow 

 and shoulder. 



upon the part. Bathe the shoulder with hot and cold water ac- 

 cording to the severity of the case, or two or three thicknesses of 

 wet blanket may 

 be slung over the 

 shoulder. Bathing 

 the part thor- 

 oughly with arn- 

 ica which has been 

 reduced about one- 

 third with water, 

 is a favorite rem- 

 edy for chaffs and 

 bruises. The fol- 

 lowing liniments 

 for external in- 

 fl am mation are 

 very good: 



2 ounces worm- wood, 

 1 quart New England 

 mm. 



FIG. 874. A good method of covering shoulder with wet 

 cloths or poultices, when seriously chaffed or inflamed. 



Steep the worm-wood in the liquor, and apply the preparation thor- 

 oughly to the shoulder. Or, 



