title: Hind limb lameness in the young patient.
abstract: Hind limb lameness is seen frequently in young dogs and may result from congenital abnormalities, traumatic injuries, or developmental diseases. An understanding of the patient's history, a good physical and radiographic evaluation, and sound knowledge of the common diseases affecting immature dogs permit early diagnosis and successful treatment in most cases.
authors.affiliation: Animal Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology*; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000293:injuries; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*