Sentences with phrase «limb bears weight»

Not exact matches

We know much about the limb development that this shift from a buoyant to a weight - bearing existence required and shaped, but much less about how these animals managed the equally different sensory challenge of above - water living.

Aquatic arthropods — today's crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, and lobsters as well as ancient creatures such as trilobites and sea scorpions — have limbs with two branches, one of which bears weight and another that is typically adorned with gills.

The results showed that that mudskippers» pectoral fins experience more medial forces than the limbs of salamanders, and that the forelimbs could have a played a similar weight - bearing role as the hind limbs.

This position protects the lower back from bearing excessive weight and transfers the force from the lower limbs through the trunk efficiently.

Some owners describe these dogs crying out when they stretch the limb or try to bear weight.

By 16 weeks after surgery, most dogs are fully weight - bearing on the operated limb, and exercise restrictions can be lifted at this time.

At Willy's 2 - week recheck, he was completely weight - bearing on all limbs with only a minor limp on his left fore.

This dog can bear weight and walk on both hind limbs, but he is weak (he is shifting his weight forwards) and ataxic (his hind limbs are uncoordinated).

Dogs tear this ligament during high impact play or after years of weakening of the ligament resulting in pain so intense that the dog will not bear weight on the limb.

His physical examination showed marked lameness in his pelvic limbs and an unwillingness to bear weight.

In order to help Jasper Grimm bear more weight on his pelvic limbs, corrective surgeries (known as distal femoral osteotomies) were needed.

Hydrotherapy can be a great exercise for pets with arthritis to gently loosen up stiff joints without weight bearing pressure on painful limbs.

If he is holding a limb off of the ground, this is a non weight - bearing lameness and is suggestive of a broken bone or severe sprain.

Some pets might be able to bear weight on the limb, or not be able to walk at all.

For example, dogs with a painful limb may limp in order to minimize the weight - bearing on the affected part, while dogs with abdominal or thoracic pain may be reluctant to lie down and may stand for hours until exhaustion.

Doctors have noticed improvement in his motor function, and he is able to bear some weight on his hind limbs.

Plus, over time, it deforms the bones surrounding the joints as well, leaving the limbs deformed and unable to bear the dog's weight.

In smaller dogs, some mobility may naturally return over time; however, in larger breeds it is very rare for the limb to become able to bear weight again without surgical intervention.

One - sided limping may result in problems in other limbs as a result of a shift in weight bearing, as well as problems with the spinal cord.

Postural reactions were preserved with the exception of hopping which was diminished in all limbs when the puppies were made to bear full weight.

OrthoPets Toe - Up candidates must be able to bear weight on the affected leg as well as advance the affected limb forward during gait.