SYNOPSIS OF LAMENESS. 



The diagnosis of lameness involves three problems : 



1. Detection of the Lame L,eg. 



2. Detection of the Seat of Lameness. 



3. Detection of the Causes of Lameness. 



Lameness depends on : 



1. Painful Sensations in the Limb or adjoining parts. 



2. Paralysis of Nerves or Muscles. 



3. Pathological conditions mechanically interfering 



with locomotion. 



4. A combination of the above. 



Lameness may be : 



1. Severe, the lame leg not supporting- any weight, 



2. Moderate, the lame leg supports weight imperfectly. 



3o Slight, the lame leg supports the full weight, but 

 the period during which it supports weight is 

 shortened. 



