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Morbific material is introduced into the region of the lateral cartilage by means of calk wounds and other penetrant injuries of the foot. A sub-coronary abscess which, because of lack of proper care or because of virulency of the contagium or low vitality of the subject, is quite apt to result in cartilaginous affection and its perforation by necrosis follows. Symptomatology.
Where extensive sub-coronary fistulae result, either from lack of prompt or proper attention, the condition is then one requiring a radical operation to establish drainage and to disinfect if possible, the suppurating tissues. Corns. Etiology and Occurrence.
Depending upon the manner in which the injury has been produced, the appearance of the wound varies and likewise lameness is more or less pronounced. Because of the fact that there is every facility for the production of a sub-coronary and podophylous infection, these wounds should receive prompt attention.
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