. Diseases of the horse's foot . Hoofs; Horses. WOUNDS 233 portions of the secreting layer of the keratogenous mem- brane are destroyed, or perhaps only temporarily prevented from fulfilling their horn-producing functions, then corre- sponding cavities in the horn are the result (see Fig. 109). (b) -Purulent Arthritis. —Only too readily the pus so formed tends to penetration of the articulation and the causation of an incurable arthritis (see Chapter XII.). (c) Necrosis of the Extensor Pedis.—This may arise either as a result of spreading purulent infection of the coronary. Fig. a --Mesi
. Diseases of the horse's foot . Hoofs; Horses. WOUNDS 233 portions of the secreting layer of the keratogenous mem- brane are destroyed, or perhaps only temporarily prevented from fulfilling their horn-producing functions, then corre- sponding cavities in the horn are the result (see Fig. 109). (b) -Purulent Arthritis. —Only too readily the pus so formed tends to penetration of the articulation and the causation of an incurable arthritis (see Chapter XII.). (c) Necrosis of the Extensor Pedis.—This may arise either as a result of spreading purulent infection of the coronary. Fig. a --Mesial Section op a Hoof illijsteating the Conditions following upon coronitis. ft, Cavity in the lioni of tlie wall; 6, enlargement of the coronet and the horn of the wall following subooronary suppuration ; i;, cavity in the wall following purulent inflammation of the sensitive laminae ; d, hollow in the horn of the sole consequent upon suppuration of the sensitive sole. cushion, or as a result of direct injury immediately over it. The close relation of the terminal portion of this tendon with the pedal articulation, and the incomplete pro- tection from outside injuries here afforded to the joint by the horny box, sufficiently points out the gravity of the condition. (cZ) Penetration of the Articulation.—-This also may be a result either of. the inroads made by pus, or of an actual wound. When occurring from the latter, it is seen more often than not in the hind-foot, being there caused by the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reeks, H. Caulton. Chicago : Alex. Eger
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