Broken Bones
A broken fingernail or a toe should heal on its own. (Unless it's a compound fracture where bone is sticking out of the skin.) A broken arm or leg needs medical attention. These rabbits should be rushed to the vet so they can properly set the bone to heal. If it is left go, it's possible for the rabbit to go into shock and die.

Broken Back
This is spotted when a rabbit is dragging its hind feet. The rabbit may or maynot have feeling in his feet or legs, and can't control them. I've had this more in kits from the mothers stepping on the young. They still make excellent pets if you're able to care for them. Sometimes if it's bad enough, they loose control of their bowels and bladder. Most of the time they don't seem to be in pain. In older rabbits or even young juniors, this can happen with rough handling or stress. If there is a loud noise, they can jump and end up breaking their back. The best way to prevent this in older rabbits is to keep stress out of the hutch and learn to handle them better. In babies, it's often hard to keep the mother from stepping on them. I usually seperate babies and moms and only let her feed them once a day till they are old enough to be weaned. I haven't had one broken back since I started doing this.

Splay Legs
This is a genetic disease and these rabbits should be culled. The hind legs of the rabbit stick out to the side. The rabbit isn't paralyzed, it just can't use its legs to sit on. It gets around by using its front paws and belly to wiggle around. In worse cases, the front and back legs are affected and the rabbit usually can't move at all. Splay legs are also a result in a broken leg from in the nest box, when it occurs here, it is not genetic.

"Wire Tail"
This is rare but it is a genetic disease, like splay legs. The tail of the rabbit doesn't stick erect and agaisnt the rump. Instead it twists to the side, often with the tip pointing down. Injuries may also cause this. If the tail is broken, the rabbits back may also be broken since the tail and backbone are connected.