Hypothesis 2 Ð Muscle/Tendon/Ligament Damage

	This dog was hit by a car 3 days ago which could certainly result in trauma to 
muscles, tendons or ligaments. The muscles that could have been injured are the 
following: Quadriceps, hamstrings, tarsal flexors and extensors and gluteals. The extent 
of muscle damage could include strains, tears or lacerations. Tendons and ligaments 
associated with above muscles and coxo-femoral, stifle, tarso-metatarsal and phalangeal 
joints could have suffered injury as well. Skin abrasions support the possibility of muscle 
injury. Soft tissue swelling, inflammation and edema cam all indicate muscle or soft 
tissue damage. Joint instability is also a possibility  as a result of compromised tendon 
and ligament function. This could contribute to the non-weight bearing lameness.