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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 
if it is of small dimensions, and in most cases it will subside 
completely. But if large, an incision should be made in 
the skin along the centre of the prominent part, and the 
tumour removed by dissection. 
COMPLAINTS AND INJURIES OF THE KNEE. 
BROKEN KNEES. 
Much has been said, and a great variety of remedies have 
been recommended, for injuries received in the knees. It 
is a subject of very great importance, and therefore much 
patient attention should be bestowed upon it. Many fine 
horses have been blemished and disfigured for life by broken 
knees, and others have been so severely injured that it has 
rendered them unfit for future service, and in other cases 
has proved fatal to them. 
This injury is generally sustained while the horse is going 
at a quick pace, consequently the extent of the wound will 
generally be in proportion to the rate of the speed at which 
the animal is progressing, and the weight behind, as well 
as the condition and texture of the road on which he falls. 
The horse in the action of falling naturally throws his knees 
forward, and consequently they receive all the weight of 
both horse and rider, and frequently are very severely 
lacerated. 
Remedies. —The first precaution is to wash the wounds 
thoroughly with warm water and a sponge, so as to remove 
all dirt and gravel from the parts. The next thing to be 
done is to examine carefully whether the joint is cut, which 
is best ascertained by the application of a probe, and if the 
nard bone is felt by the grating of the instrument, it is 
certain that the joint is penetrated. But should a doubt 
remain as to its being so then a poultice must be applied 
