HYPOTHESIS 3:   NERVE DAMAGE


	Trauma to the hind legs resulting from being hit by a car could result in nerve 
damage.  This would result in lameness, loss of function, and the inability of a pain 
response.  This would be supported by the non-weight bearing lameness of the Doberman. 
The swelling attributed to the trauma could be applying an increase in pressure over the 
nerves resulting in a decrease in function.  There were lacerations observed on the hind legs 
that could have potentially lacerated the nerves directly.  However, the deep pain response 
indicated that nerve damage is unlikely.