idiopathic lameness

idiopathic conditions often occur with developmental abnormalities

in young dogs idiopathic conditions often cause forelimb lameness

trigger point therapy may be useful

limited risk of further damage or lameness

no observed side effects

hydrotherapy caution for undiagnosed forelimb lameness due to risks caused by neck extension when swimming or uwtm at shoulder height

some animalshave been observed showing physical pain for psychological reasons so the context that the behaviour is shown should be considered

no relation between injury severity and lameness score in horses- lameness may be linked to personality