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Limb Lameness

An abnormal gait or reluctance to bear weight on a limb, often indicating underlying pain, instability, or tissue damage.

Key Facts

Sudden worsening of lameness after initial improvement often signals a surgical complication or implant failure.
Pain is the most common physiological driver of altered weight-bearing and gait abnormalities.
Monitoring changes in limb use provides critical feedback on healing progress and pain control efficacy.
Persistent lameness beyond the expected recovery timeline requires immediate veterinary reassessment.

Fractures inherently cause mechanical instability and pain that manifest as lameness.

Effective analgesia directly improves weight-bearing and reduces lameness severity.