Hypothesis 1ÑHind limb fracture due to trauma

	The first hypothesis is hind limb fracture due to trauma.  History of trauma 
indicates the possibility of this hypothesis.  One sign that points to hind limb fractures is 
non-weight bearing lameness in both hind limbs.  Another sign is instability in the right 
tibia discovered on palpation.  The tibia does not seem to be continuous in the midshaft 
area.  Also there appears to be bone discontinuity of the left proximal femur.  Abnormal 
movement and occasional crepitation support this.   In addition, both the right and left 
hind limbs are swollen distal to the stifle, indicating inflammation possibly due to 
fractures.