Lame in hind legs Chief complaint Both hind legs are affected Localized in hind 9 months old possible congenital or developmental disorders Rottweiler Large breed predisposed to certain developmental disorders Started a few weeks ago Possibly progressive Awkward gait noted, possibly worse in right leg Uncomfortable when sitting Pressure on joints Worse in morning and after exercise Due to physical activity Reluctant to climb stairs Pressure on joints Larger range of motion necessary to climb stairs Increase demand on muscles Anti inflammatory drug has not helped Not problem with inflammation Not a consistent regimen Unaware of trauma Possible congenital or developmental defect Iams large bereed FREE CHOICE diet Nutritional orthopedic/developmental disease Heavy on fore legs Reinforces that dog is uncomfortable in hind legs Grade 1 of 4 lameness on right hind limb Localizes lameness Clicking in elbow joints (no pain) Too much weight on forehand Bones normal, No fractures, no muscle pain No inflammation in muscle or muscle atrophy no neurologic deficit No neurologic deficit apparent Non painful hock stifle joints, stable No cranial drawer sign No cranial cruciate rupture No joint effusion Painful hip palpation (right) Localizes to hip (right) More painful on extension What does this mean? Reduced hip range of motion to 100 degrees Normal? Ortalani positive on left, not able to do on right? Right is more affected Look up ortalani