PATHOLOGY. S9l 



and increase the size of the bone. This procefs 

 is called the adhesive Osific Inflammation. 



This adventitious bone is easily distinguished 

 from the real bone by the roughnefs of its surface ; 

 and it often becomes a cause of anchylosis, or 

 union of the joint. Whilst forming, it gives but 

 very little pain, and seldom materially affects the 

 constitution. 



Spavin, splints, and curbs, may likewise 

 proceed from violent blows on the part, causing 

 inflammation. 



When any enlargement on the inside of the 

 hock is perceived, it should be examined with the 

 strictest attention ; and if bony substance is per- 

 ceived to be forming, medicines which powerfully 

 promote absorption should be immediately applied ; 

 such as equal parts of cantharides and lard, with 

 which the parts should be kept constantly moist, 

 until the swelling is removed ; but if the disease 

 has remained a length of time, the following will 

 \>e found more beneficial ; 



Take sublimate mercury in very fine powder, 

 two drams ; strong mercurial ointment, 

 four ounces ; let them be mixed weii toge- 

 ther to make an ointment. 



