. Fig. 108.—Colonel Nunn's Shoe with Detachable Toe Extension. likely number of branches ascertained. Should this ex- ploration denote that the cartilage itself is diseased, or that the wound is not able to be sufficiently drained from the sole, then we know that we have on our hands a case of c»uittor. The treatment necessary in such a case will be found described in Chapter X. When the Complication of Purulent Arthritis has arisen, the surgeon has to admit to himself, reluctantly no doubt, that the case is often beyond hope of aid from him. Nothing can be done save to order continuous antise


. Fig. 108.—Colonel Nunn's Shoe with Detachable Toe Extension. likely number of branches ascertained. Should this ex- ploration denote that the cartilage itself is diseased, or that the wound is not able to be sufficiently drained from the sole, then we know that we have on our hands a case of c»uittor. The treatment necessary in such a case will be found described in Chapter X. When the Complication of Purulent Arthritis has arisen, the surgeon has to admit to himself, reluctantly no doubt, that the case is often beyond hope of aid from him. Nothing can be done save to order continuous antiseptic baths and antiseptic irrigation of the wounds with a quittor syringe, and to attend to the general health and condition cf the patient. At the best it is but a sorry look-out both for the veterinary attendant and the owner of the animal. Even with resolution incurable lameness results, and the


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