rheumatism description

[rocket118]

I have been reading through an ancestor's Army medical report from 1876 which states that he had to be pensioned off due to chronic rhuematism in both legs.

The doctor states : 2 femoral ???. The word he has written in the space of my questions marks I just cannot understand the handwriting.

Many thanks to anyone who may be able to help me.

[Mutley]

Can you copy it it here, via photobucket. How many letters do you think it has?

Could it be shaft, stress, artery, head, neck, nerve, bone?

[Kerrywood]

The doctor states : 2 femoral ???.

If this is George MUNFORD, I read it as ...

Chronic Rheumatism & General Debility

[Kerrywood]

Medical Report - Questions & Answers

(Question 1)
"Chronic Rheumatism" & "General Debility"

(Question 2)
Has suffered for the last two years
from Chronic Rheumatism of both legs,
and has been unable to ride
and employed in light duty
only in consequence. Disease
caused by exposure to climate
long service & military duty

(Question 3)
Same

(Question 4)
Same

(Question 5)
Weak & emaciated, has Chronic Rheumatism of both
legs, likely to be permanent
Can contribute to a small
extent only to his own support

(Question 6)
Has not been aggravated
by Vice or Intemperance

[rocket118]

That's fantastic! Thank you so much for your help, Kerrywood.