CORNS. 



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of the coffin bone meets with too much resistance by want 

 of elasticity in the sole at this place, the sensitive sole is 

 liable to be so bruised and injured as to produce corns, 

 which are simply a contused wound of the sensitive sole. 

 Contraction is also an actively exciting cause of corns which 

 should be overcome by expansion shoes. If of an ordinary 

 character, upon cutting away the horn, there will be found 

 a red spot ; if very bad, the color will be a dark purple and 

 deeper seated. 



If in this condition it is neglected, matter may be formed, 

 or the inflammation may 

 cause the lateral cartilages 

 which are attached to the 

 heels of the coffin bone to 

 become ossified, or even the 

 accumulation of large, bony 

 deposits, which would des- 

 troy the mobility of the foot 

 and cause considerable de- 

 formity. 



All pressure must be re- 

 moved from the part. First, 



dress down the part bruised until quite thin. Put a little 

 sulphur on, and burn in pretty well with a hot iron, or put 

 on butter of antimony, which will stimulate a healthy growth 

 of horn. 



(No. 19.) 

 New Corn. 



(No. 20.) 



Situation and appear- 

 ance of an old corn. 



(No. 21.) 

 Testing for Corn. 



(No. 22.) 

 Bar Shoe for Corns. 



If there is much inflammation, poultice; and if there is 

 a cavity or the sensible sole is exposed, put on a little pitch 

 and tallow, over which spread a little tow. Put on the shoe 



