QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 241 



Describe the care and the treatment of a shoe-boil of (a) recent origin, 

 (b) long standing. 



(a) Cold applications and astringent lotions. If pus be present, 

 incise and disinfect. 



(b) There is a fibrous growth present and it must be surgically 

 removed. 



Give the symptoms, prognosis and treatment of fracture of the ulna. 



Symptoms: Supporting-leg lameness; flexion of all the joints 

 from the elbow downward; displacement of the ulna and severe pain 

 in this region. Crepitation may be detected. 



Prognosis : Unfavorable, best to destroy. 



Treatment: Useless. Slings may be tried. Impossible to 

 bandage. 



What are the diagnostic symptoms of complete radial paralysis? Give 

 method of treatment. 



Symptoms: Supporting-leg lameness; the shoulder and elbow- 

 joints extended, while all the other joints are flexed. The anterior 

 wall of the foot may be almost in contact with the ground. Inability 

 to support weight on the leg. The triceps are relaxed and unable 

 to contract; later atrophy of these muscles appears. 



Treatment: Nothing direct can be done. Massage the muscles 

 and rest the patient. Electricity and counterirritants are of ques- 

 tionable value. 



What are the indications for treatment in a case of " broken knee " 

 with synovitis present? 

 Very carefully cleanse and disinfect the wound and cover it 

 with an antiseptic dressing. Tie the horse up or use slings to 

 prevent lying down. Suture the wound if practicable, otherwise 

 leave open. Change the dressing daily, irrigating the wound with 

 1-1000 corrosive sublimate solution. Later, dry dressings such as 

 iodoform and tannic acid are indicated. 

 Describe the operation of tenotomy as employed in shortening of the 

 flexor tendons. 

 Secure the animal in lateral recumbency. Extend the affected 

 leg and apply an extension splint on the under side, or have an 

 assistant hold the leg in extreme extension. Shave and disinfect 

 the skin over the tendon of the flexor pedis muscle in the middle 

 of the cannon bone on the inner side. Insert a sharp-pointed teno- 

 tome, with the cutting edge toward the foot, through the skin and 

 underlying tissues on the anterior border of the flexor pedis tendon. 

 Push the tenotome through until the point is felt beneath the 



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