as in those of simple laceration of tendons, already
considered, the indications resemble those which apply in the treatment
of fractures, as near as coaptation of the lacerated ends is possible,
with immobility, being the necessary conditions to secure. The first is
a matter of very difficult accomplishment, by bandaging alone, and some
have recommended instead the application of charges or blisters in order
to compel the animal to keep more quiet.

To secure the necessary immobility the animal should be placed in slings
snugly applied, and kept in a narrow stall. He should also be tied
short, and restrained from any backward movement by ropes or boards, and
should, moreover, be kept in as quiet a temper as possible by the
exclusion of all causes of irritation or excitement. Weeks must then
elapse, not less, but frequently more than six, often eight, before he
can be considered out of danger and able to return to his labor, which
should for a time be light and easy, and gradually, if ever, increased
to the measure of a thoroughly sound and strong animal. If he is used
too soon the newly formed tissue between the ends of the muscle will be
liable to stretch and leave the flexor muscle too long and permanently
displaced.

SUNDRY ADDITIONAL AFFECTIONS OF THE EXTREMITIES.

Among these there are three which will principally occupy our attention,
and, which may be considered as forming a single group. In some parts of
the legs may be found certain peculiar little structures of a saclike
formation, containing an oily substance designed for the lubrication of
the parts upon which they are placed for the purpose of facilitating the
movements of the tendons which pass over them. These little sacs or
muco-synovial capsules, under peculiar conditions of traumatism, are
liable to become subject to a diseased process, which consists
principally in a hypersecretion of their contents and an increase in
dimensions, and they may undergo peculiar pathological changes of such
character as to disable an animal, and in many instances to cause
serious blemishes which can but depreciate its value. These growths,
which are known as hygromata, may result from external violence, as
blows or bruises, and may appear in the form of small, soft tumors,
painless and not inflammatory in character, but, by a repetition of the
cause or renewal of violence, liable to acquire increased severity.
Severe inflammation, with suppuration, may follow, which