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rally occasioned by frequent and severe sprains, brought on 
by cruel and oppressive treatment, in forcing the animal to 
pull more than his physical energies can accomplish, without 
a desperate effort. 
Remedies.— It seldom happens that an effectual remedy 
can be found for this complaint, because it is generally 
accompanied by ulceration within the joints, as well as of 
the membrane with which the cartilage is lined; and even 
the cartilage itself is affected, which is inaccessible to any 
remedial treatment. 
SPRAIN OF THE FETLOCK. 
The fetlock-joint is peculiarly liable to injuries, from its 
being the principal situation of action below the knee. In 
sprains of the back-sinew, accompanied by inflammation, 
which is usually the case, inflammation is generally induced 
in this also. And many of the sprains which are supposed 
to belong to higher portions of the limbs are, in fact, affec¬ 
tions of this joint. 
Symptoms. —It is no easy matter to distinguish affections 
of the fetlock from those situate in the superior portions of 
the limb. Pressure by the finger on the part, and heat, are 
the surest tests for finding out the seat of this complaint. 
Treatment. —Strong blisters applied with promptitude 
are the most effectual means of removing sprain of this 
joint; and afterwards bandages of flannel should be used. 
CUTTING OF THE FETLOCK. 
The inside of the fetlock-joint is frequently bruised or 
cut by the shoe of the opposite foot. This depends some¬ 
times upon natural defects in the form of the leg and foot; 
and in such a case it is seldom that a remedy can be 
devised ; such as when the limbs are placed too near each 
