When a dog presents with altered hindlimb function, it can be tempting to focus attention on the place where the problem appears most obvious. A shortened stride, an intermittently lifted limb or difficulty rising may seem to direct us towards a particular joint or tissue. Yet what we see is not always a simple reflection…
Tag: Canine-Osteopathy
When Hindlimb Findings Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Most canine practitioners have a solid foundation in hindlimb assessment. The greater challenge often begins when a case does not present neatly. Perhaps the area that appears most sensitive does not fully explain the movement pattern. Perhaps several findings compete for attention. Or perhaps diagnostic imaging and the hands-on examination do not seem to point…
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