lameness

lameness

the state of being lame.

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complementary lameness

redistribution of weight from one painful leg can cause lameness in another, previously normal, leg.

fescue lameness

see festuca.

regional lameness

lameness in a particular part of a limb, e.g. stifle lameness.

supporting leg lameness

discomfort is evident when the animal is standing or bearing weight on the leg.

swinging leg lameness

abnormality of movement, such as hitching or failure to flex a joint, is evident when the leg is in motion.

three-legged lameness

the animal does not put weight on one of its limbs.

weightbearing lameness

the lameness is not caused by movement of the limb but by putting weight on it.

whirlbone lameness

see trochanteric bursitis.