. Diseases of the horse's foot . Hoofs; Horses. ON THE FOOT 97 internal metacarpal vein, run down the limb in close prox- imity with the inner border of the flexor tendons. Also, we remember that the external plantar nerve has no atten- dant artery, although, like its fellow, it is to be found in close touch with the edge of the flexor tendons. Bearing these landmarks in mind, we feel for the nerve in the hollow just above the fetlock-joint by noting the pulsations of the artery, and determining the edge of the flexor tendons. This done, a clean incision is made with the bistoury o
. Diseases of the horse's foot . Hoofs; Horses. ON THE FOOT 97 internal metacarpal vein, run down the limb in close prox- imity with the inner border of the flexor tendons. Also, we remember that the external plantar nerve has no atten- dant artery, although, like its fellow, it is to be found in close touch with the edge of the flexor tendons. Bearing these landmarks in mind, we feel for the nerve in the hollow just above the fetlock-joint by noting the pulsations of the artery, and determining the edge of the flexor tendons. This done, a clean incision is made with the bistoury or the scalpel in the direction of the vessels. The incision should be made firmly and decisively, so that the skin may be cleanly penetrated with one clear cut. If judiciously made, little else in the shape of dissec- tion will be needed. It is now that the double tenaculum (Fig. 61) is / Fig. 61.—Double Tenaculum. One clip is fixed to the anterior edge of the wound, and the other carried beneath the limb and made to grasp the posterior edge. If found desirable to keep the edges of the wound apart, and no tenaculum to hand, the same end may be accomplished by means of a needle and silk. In like manner as is the tenaculum, the silk is attached to one edge of the wound, carried under the limb, and firmly secured to the other. Having made the incision, the wound should be wiped free from blood by means of a pledget of cotton-wool previously soaked in a carbolic acid solution and squeezed dry. At the bottom of the wound will now be seen the glistening white sheath, containing the vein, airtery, and nerve. This should be picked up with the forceps, and a further incision made with the bistoury. Care should be exercised in making this second incision, or the artery may 7. 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 th
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