LAMENESS EVALUATION Flashcards
What is lameness
Consists of a departure from the normal gait, occasioned by disease or injury situated in some part of the limbs or trunk, and is usually accompanied by pain
How do you identify lameness in the horse
Most easily seen is nodding of head at walk and trot (forelimb affected).
Asymmetric movement of the tuber coaxed indicates a hind limb lameness
What does the head movement indicate
Head down = sound
How do you identify lameness in the dog
Stiffness when moving and difficulty jumping or rising. Altered gait
How do you identify lameness in the dog
- have the animal walk and trot in a straight line- observe from in front and behind (head down = sound)
- affected limb if lameness bad will spend less time in contact with the ground
What is ataxia
One of the neurological cause of lameness and abnormal gaits (in coordination)
What are the types of ataxia
- general proprioceptive
- vestibular (special proprioceptive)
- cerebellar
What is weakness
Deficit in the generation of the gait or the ability to bear weight