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ON PUNCTURED WOUNDS OF THE JOINTS. 
In all cases of opened joints, we have two grand objects in view : 
First, the bringing the edges of the divided wound as nearly to- 
gether as possible, the using a flannel roller, and applying it with 
an equal and well-judged pressure over the wound, as by pressure 
we favour the forming and retention of the clot, and by favouring 
the adhesive process we enable the wound sooner to heal. 
Secondly, keeping the leg in as great a state of quietude as pos- 
sible; and that object I have obtained by means of the boot. It 
altogether prevents the animal from bending his leg. Slinging I 
avoid as 1 much as possible. 
