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   What causes hind limb lameness in dogs?

   • Hind limb lameness is more common in canine patients than forelimb lameness. A key cause of lameness is stifle (i.e. knee) dysfunction. This page explores some of the most common dysfunctions of the stifle, particularly cranial cruciate ligament dysfunction. For a discussion of hind limb hip and pelvic conditions, please click here.

   Managing Disorders of the Canine Hind Limb - Stifle

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   Can a dog get lameness if he has a joint injury?

   • Although some of these causes of lameness in dogs may benefit from surgical treatment, many dogs with joint injuries may go on to develop osteoarthritis, stiffness, and/or long-term lameness. These pets may benefit from medical treatments such as:

   Causes and Treatments of Hindlimb Lameness in Dogs

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   Why does my dog limp on a back leg?

   • The most common reason for a dog to limp on a back leg is the presence of joint pain. When examining your dog, be sure to flex and extend the ankle (or hock), knee (stifle), and hip joints. You may be able to palpate fluid swelling on the hock and stifle joints if they are injured.

   Causes and Treatments of Hindlimb Lameness in Dogs

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   What causes lameness?

   • A key cause of lameness is stifle (i.e. knee) dysfunction. This page explores some of the most common dysfunctions of the stifle, particularly cranial cruciate ligament dysfunction. For a discussion of hind limb hip and pelvic conditions, please click here. This is a course page funded by Plus online learning

   Managing Disorders of the Canine Hind Limb - Stifle

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   Why is my dog's hind limb weak?

   • Acute forms of arthritis that can result in sudden weakness in the dog’s hind end include immune-mediated arthritis and Lyme arthritis. Other orthopedic causes of hind-limb weakness include fractures, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and bilateral anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, which are common in overweight dogs.

   Sudden Hind Leg Weakness in Dogs | Whole Dog Journal

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   What happens if a dog has a lame limb?

   • He or she watches to see if the injury affects one limb or several limbs and how the degree of reaction varies with each type of activity. If a forelimb is lame, the animal generally raises its head when putting weight on that limb. The stride is also shortened on the affected side.

   Lameness in Dogs - Merck Veterinary Manual

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2. pethelpful.com › dogs › limping-dogCauses and Treatments of Hindlimb Lameness in Dogs

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   Mar 22, 2023 · The most common cause of lameness in active dogs is cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament rupture (CCL/ACL rupture). The cruciate ligament is responsible for allowing the knee joint to 'hinge' without being unstable. It prevents the shin bone from sliding forward when weight is put on the leg.

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   If a hindlimb is lame, the animal generally drops its head when putting weight on that limb. The veterinarian will feel the animal’s bones, joints, and soft tissue for abnormalities such as swelling, pain, instability, a grating or crackling sound, reduced range of motion, and wasting away of muscle.

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   Pelvic limb lameness is a common presentation in dogs, and performing a thorough orthopedic examination is essential for accurate diagnosis. Learn the proper techniques.

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   Lameness (or limping) is an inability to properly use one or more limbs due to pain and/or weakness. The most common causes of acute or sudden lameness in dogs are broken nails, soft tissue injury (strain or sprain), injury to a joint, bone fracture, or dislocation.

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   Jan 22, 2022 · Causes of hind-limb weakness can be categorized into four main groups: orthopedic, neurologic, metabolic, or cardiac. Orthopedic Causes of Hind-Leg Weakness. The main orthopedic cause of hind-limb weakness in dogs is chronic joint inflammation/pain (osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease).

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   Dec 21, 2018 · The causes of hind leg lameness in dogs can be several. Causes may involve problems of the nails, joints, muscle, bones, blood supply to the leg, or neurologic disease. Treatments for each of these issues can be vastly different.

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   Hind limb lameness is more common in canine patients than forelimb lameness. A key cause of lameness is stifle (i.e. knee) dysfunction. [1] This page explores some of the most common dysfunctions of the stifle, particularly cranial cruciate ligament dysfunction.