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though no amount of force would ever reduce the dis- 

 location. 



' Tautological. — The case was destroyed on April 30, 

 being of no further use to the service. 



' Post-mortem. — The os coronae was found to have slipped 

 out of the articulating cavity of the os pedis, backwards 

 and past the lateral ligaments. These last-named struc- 

 tures prevented the bone being forced forward into its 

 proper position, being firmly locked over the lateral pro- 

 minences. The capsular ligament was considerably lacerated 

 and inflamed, causing slight effusion and swelling about the 

 region of the coronet.'* 



Treatment. — After the forcible means of reduction related 

 by Mr. Flintoff, we may add that when they are successful, 

 they should be followed by suitable bandaging of the parts, 

 and rest. The first is effected by applying plaster of Paris 

 and linen, and the second by having the animal put in 

 slings. 



* T. Flintoff, A.V.D., Veterinary Journal, vol. xix., p. 74. 



