2: Causes of Lameness

ORTHOPEDIC

• Very common

ORTHOPEDIC

Result to damage of hoof, bone, joints or soft tissues

ORTHOPEDIC

This may involve fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, or contusions

METABOLIC

Causes HYPP

METABOLIC

What cause is characterized by violent muscle twitching, muscle weakness or paralysis

Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)

an inherited genetic disease resulting from a mutation in the SCN4A gene, responsible for sodium channel regulation.

SCN4A gene

What gene is mutated in HYPP?

CIRCULATORY

Occurs when blood flow to the area is compromised which may be due to abnormal blood clotting

False: This condition arises when there is a restriction in blood circulation to a specific region, potentially caused by an irregularity in the formation of blood clots.

T/F: Circulatory lameness arises when there is restriction in blood circulation to all regions.

INFECTIOUS

Lameness result of tissue inflammation and damage

MECHANICAL

Caused by physical abnormalities, such as scar tissue that prevents normal motion of a limb

False, it does not cause pain

T/F: Mechanical lameness causes pain

NEUROLOGIC

Lameness: result of infection, trauma, toxicities or congenital diseases