Chapter IV Method of Examining the Foot
Chapter V General Remarks on Operations on the Foot
A. Methods of Restraint
B. Instruments required
C. The Application of Dressings
D. Plantar Neurectomy
History of the Operation
Preparation of the Subject
The Operation
After-treatment
E. Median Neurectomy
F. Length of Rest after Neurectomy
G. Sequelæ of Neurectomy
Liability of Pricked Foot going undetected
Loss of Tone in the Non-sensitive Area
Gelatinous Degeneration
Chronic Oedema of the Leg
Persistent Pruritus
Fracture of the Bones
Neuroma
Reunion of the Divided Nerve
The Existence of an Adventitious Nerve-supply
Stumbling
H. Advantages of the Operation
I. The Use of the Horse that has undergone Neurectomy