Zensu Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi! I recently rehomes an 8 month old pointer puppy to a fabulous home. When she took him into her work (she is a vet nurse) the vet told her he has tight hips and crepitus in his elbows... Remembering he is a largish breed and will do alot of growing in the next 3 months or so, should I be worried?? Should I be directing her to send him back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) I would be getting a second opinion. Ideally from a vet you know and trust, but if that is not possible, maybe see if someone can recommend a vet in their area. If they do not want a second opinion then yes get him sent back. Edited November 2, 2011 by OSoSwift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Crepitus is a fairly non specific finding, but it can indicate inflammation or bony changes within a joint (it also possible to feel 'crepitus' just from doing orthopaedic examination). Is is associated with pain on examination or limping? The best way to determine whether it is significant would be to radiograph the affected joints but that may not be possible in a rescue / rehoming situation. Edit: Certainly a second opinion is worthwhile. Edited November 2, 2011 by Rappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zensu Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 The puppy has never been lame, it was a "routine" examination when she was organising heartworm prevention. Will advise a second opinion. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 from a human perspective. I have creps in my knee, nothing shows up on xray, sometimes it aches like anything, more often it doesn't hurt at all. I very rarely limp. I have had at least 3 xrays on the knee in the last 5 years but nothing shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I have crepitus in my shoulder....had it since I was a teenager (looong time ago ;) ) Its still there but doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Don't know if this is the same as in dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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