ii6 THE SURGICAL ANATOMY OF THE HORSE 



greatest when puncturing near the antero-lateral aspect of the joint just 

 behind the edge of the tendon of the extensor pedis, since the articulation 

 is here afforded least protection, and in consequence is much more 

 readily punctured. 



The usual treatment for open arthritis should be adopted with the 

 greatest promptitude. Any prolonged course of treatment will most 

 probably lead ultimately to ringbone formation. 



