Splay leg

Also known as: Kaki mengangkang

Hereditary

Splay leg adalah kondisi muskuloskeletal perkembangan pada kelinci muda di mana satu atau lebih anggota gerak mengangkang ke luar, mencegah kelinci menahan kaki secara normal di bawah tubuh. Dapat melibatkan pinggul, lutut, hock, atau bahu dan dapat berasal dari faktor keturunan, perkembangan sendi abnormal, atau lantai licin pada usia dini. Kelinci yang terkena mengalami kesulitan bergerak normal dan rentan terhadap masalah sekunder seperti luka dan kotoran.

Quick facts

Type:: Congenital
Typical onset:: Congenital
Body systems:: Musculoskeletal, Skeletal
Affected species:: RABBIT

Sources & references

PetMD — Owner-facing overview of splay leg in young rabbits, the multifactorial causes including flooring and genetics, and supportive management.
Wikipedia — General reference describing rabbit splay leg, its developmental and hereditary basis, presentation, and limited treatment options.

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