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we have seen cases in which the strength of a strong man 
was taxed to the utmost to accompHsh it. When this is done 
and power of movement of the leg is regained, walk him on 
a level piece of ground until the affected parts regain their 
strength. If it slips out the second time it is easier put in, by 
pressing in the same way. Bathe the parts with warm water 
Fig. 54. — Showing tlae Method of Keturniug the Patella to Its Original Position. 
and salt; after bathing rub dry and apply the white liniment 
twice a day until the joint gets strong and the soreness is 
gone. If the animal is in poor condition feed well and try to 
get his strength up. 
21. Partial Dislocation of the Stifle. 
This generally occurs in young foals when they are 
running over a rough pasture field, or in colts in the spring 
of the year when they are very weak. At first, when noticed, 
the jtifle will slip out and the leg will be locked for a hop or 
c^iit^, then it will slip in and he will go on all right again. At 
-nis stage it is frequently spoken of merely as cramps in the 
leg. The stifle continues to slip in and out for some time 
until the bones get diseased and weakened. The bone then 
