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in an adult dog in whom the dislocation has just occurred, it 

 is always worth while to try the effect of a gum or plaster 

 bandage. This is put on whilst the leg is extended forwards, 

 the patient being afterwards kept completely at rest for some 

 weeks. 



Prognosis should be guarded even under the most favourable 

 circumstances. 



Dislocation of the Toe-joints.— This is most commonly 



Fig. 206. — Congenital Malformation of Fig. 207.— Congenital Malformation of the 



the Patella Joint in a Bull Puppy.' 



Dissection showing the muscles and patellar 

 ligaments, i, External lateral patellar 

 ligaments ; 2, patella. 



Patella Joint in a Bull Puppy.' 



Dissection showing the normal and malformed 

 bones, i, Patella, showing position in the 

 normal and abnormal limbs respectively. 



' Veterinary Journal, May, 1905 (Craig and Hobday). 



