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from the hoof, and the skin separated by a movement of the instru 
ment under it from its attachment to the external surface of the 
cartilage. Then, with the right sage knife introduced under the 
skin, the cartilage was removed by pieces, some of which had the 
greenish appearance belonging to that tissue when diseased. 
Some pieces, principally on the lower border, were also undergo¬ 
ing calcification, and required to be scraped with the drawing 
knife. The operation was concluded by carefully avoiding the 
>vound of the synovial capsule of the last interphalangeal articu¬ 
lation, which could be seen bulging out near the anterior lateral 
ligament of the joint. 
A dressing of carbolized solution with balls and pads of oakum 
was applied, and the animal being allowed to get up, was placed 
in his stall with his foot in a tub of cold water. 
-Dressing renewed on the 15th — There was suppuration of a 
laudable character ; the granulations healthy and luxuriant; the 
foot diessed as before. — Pulse, 42; respiration, 20; temperature, 
100 ; the patient in a good condition. 
Oct. 17th 1 he first steps of the animal are slightly stiff. 
The pus is not quite so healthy, being somewhat sanious ; granu 
lations look healthy; the foot is dressed with carbolized water, 
and the animal placed in a box stall. 
October 18th—Walked nearly naturally; wound and pus are 
healthy. 
October 19th—Cicatricial tissue begins to show around the 
wound ; the animal steps well. 
October 23d—The tendency to swelling in the coronary flap 
begins to subside.; the edges of the wound and the old hoof 
remaining at the coronary band are thinned down ; same dressin 0 *. 
October 26th—A soft spot is detected under the skin on the 
anterior part of the operated region, which is produced by a little 
excess of pressure by the bandage. 
Octobei 28 1 h Animal walks well; cicatrization goin <r on rap¬ 
idly. & r 
October 31st—Continued closing of the wound, which is now 
only superficial. 
.Novembei 6th Animal is shod and allowed indoor exercise. 
November 7th—Small cicatrice remaining, but. closing very 
fast. ® J 
November 15th—The owner was notified that his horse was 
ready to go home, and lie left the hospital November 18th. 
