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VETERINARY SURGICAL OPERATIONS 



razor and clippers, constitute the necessary equipment. 

 As the infection of the wound of peroneal neurotomy is a 

 serious matter, special effort at sterilization of the instru- 

 ments must not be neglected. 



TECHNIQUE.— Locating theJJeat of Incision. — The in- 

 cision is located in the middle third of the tibial region 



Fig. 105 — Special Nerve Elevator for Peroneal Neurotomy. 



externally, at the most prominent part of the anterior tibial 

 muscles; that is at the apex of the muscular protuberance 

 formed by this group of muscles. (Fig. 1 06.) By passing the 

 finger tips along these muscles, a groove is felt between the 

 bellies of the extensor pedis and the peroneus muscles. It 

 is over this groove that the incision is made. Often a plexus 



Fig. 106 — Position of Incision in Peroneal Neurotomy. 



of superficial veins occupies the seat, but this should not be 

 regarded as sufficient reason to change the line of incision. 

 Second Step.— Disinfecting the Field.— Special effort is 

 made to thoroughly cleanse the field preparatory to an 

 aseptic operation. The hair is clipped and shaved, and the 

 skin submitted to a cleansing, first with soap and water, then 



