MadWoofter Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've got a foster who continually limps on his left hind leg. Sometimes it looks like his knee is the problem and I go "aha, cruciate', and other times it really appears to be a hip problem. Is there an easy quick way to tell if it is one or the other? I have had a (gentle) feel but can't really tell And yes, he's going to the vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 There isnt really anyone on here who can give you a diagnoses over the internet without seeing it. Best person too tell you what is wrong is your vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Is the dog permanently limping? Is it bearing any weight on the leg or holding it up? How old is the dog? Breed? Knee problem doesnt always mean cruciate. Could also be a luxating patella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Most likely Luxating patella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushaka Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 same prob with my rescue. If ur fostering,the shelter that homes him will pay for the vet. get an xray done. We thought ours had something in his foot...found he has 6 places in his pelvis that r broken.Vet cant believe the guy can walk at all. We will be happy with the limp from now on!!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Don't think it's a luxating patella (from the description I've read of sympoms anyway). He's a 4yr old Belgian Shepherd. When he first gets up he can bear a small amount of weight on it, but the knee appears to 'pop' out, and after a very short time he can't put any weight on it. His left leg doesn't feel any different to his right (no obvious protrusions etc). He goes throughout the day from putting slight pressure on it to not using it all, to back to slight use to not using it. To add to this however, his hip looks like it could be displaced. Again, it doesn't feel any different to the other side, and I just don't know whether it's just a knee problem, or whether it's a hip thing which is manifesting through the knee coz it's a smaller joint (if that makes sense). He's very stoical, and has never yelped or whimpered by either putting weight on it, or by me giving it a bit of a poke and a prod ! Just thought someone might have an idea before he gets to the vet. Thanks for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I've got a foster who continually limps on his left hind leg. Sometimes it looks like his knee is the problem and I go "aha, cruciate', and other times it really appears to be a hip problem.Is there an easy quick way to tell if it is one or the other? I have had a (gentle) feel but can't really tell And yes, he's going to the vet Check out the small fibula bone at the head of it, in from the knee when you bend it, very common Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjm Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Try some very gentle range of motion on the knee joint and then the hip this should give you an idea of where the problem is. But as always if unsure the best option would be the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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