Treatment methods for pig joint sprains and rheumatism

The twisting of a joint caused by external force leads to incomplete or complete rupture of the joint capsule and the corresponding collateral ligaments of the joint.

Symptoms: sudden lameness or walking on three limbs, the affected area is warm, swollen and painful, and the pain is more pronounced during movement.

Treatment:

1) 2 parts vinegar, 1 part quicklime, mix well, 1-2 times daily.

2) 50-100 g Chinese chives plus 100-50 g spirits, crush and apply externally.

3) 75 g frankincense and 75 g myrrh, 100 g gardenia, 25 g safflower, add an appropriate amount of vinegar and mix evenly, then wrap and apply to the affected area.

4) 5-10 iodine tincture. In the later stage, fried hot bran with spirits or vinegar can be wrapped on for hot compress, changing once every 2-3 days. Or use 4-3-1 liniment (4 parts 10 camphor alcohol, 3 parts ammonia liniment, 1 part turpentine oil) and rub it on the affected area, 1-2 times daily.

Pig muscle and joint rheumatism: the cause is not very clear; dampness, severe cold, insufficient exercise, excessive fatness and feed changes may be predisposing factors. The acute form presents with severe lameness, the lameness lessens after continuous movement, severe pain in the lumbar muscles, inability to stand, and after pressing the knee joint of the hindlimb, the muscles of the neck and shoulder blade area also show marked pain. Body temperature is around 39 degrees, respiration and pulse rate increase, appetite decreases, and if not treated well in a short period it easily becomes chronic.

Treatment: 1. Mix 10-30 ml of 10% sodium salicylate, 5-10 ml of 40 urotropin, 5-10 ml of 10% analgin, and 200-500 ml of 5% glucose for a single intravenous injection, once every 12 hours, for 3 consecutive days.

2. Intramuscular injection of 2-10 ml of 30% analgin, once every 12 hours, for 3 consecutive days (acupoint injection may also be used).

3. Oral indomethacin tablets at 2 mg per kg body weight, 2-3 times daily, for 5-8 consecutive days, while also giving drugs such as dexamethasone or hydrocortisone; or oral aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 3-10 g.

4. Phenylbutazone tablets 0.5-1 g, 2 times daily, after 3 days reduce the dose as appropriate, intramuscular injection of 2-10 ml of 30% analgin, 2 times daily.

5. For painful areas found on palpation, rub with 10% camphor alcohol or turpentine liniment, 2 times daily.

6. Acupuncture therapy: for the hindlimbs use Baihui, Hangou, Dakua and Xiaokua points; for the forelimbs use Qiangfeng, Bojian, Chongtian, Cunzi and other points; for the lower back use Shenshu, Shenpeng, Shenjiao and other points.

7. Local thermotherapy: heat alcohol to about 40°C, or mix bran and vinegar in a 4:3 ratio and fry until hot, or fry coarse salt until hot and add vinegar, put it in a cloth bag for hot compress, 2 times daily, for 7 consecutive days. Hot paraffin, hot mud therapy, etc. may also be used.