dandybrush Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Just wanting to find out if anyone has any experience with a torn ligament in a dogs toe my pup stepped on something sharp at the beach on sunday and now her toe is sitting straight out instead of up as they do normally. now both vets basically said there is nothing we can do. just rest her let her heal and the toe will not hurt/affect her in any way. but will remain straight out. one vet said she would attempt surgery on the toe to reattach the ligament but that she really didnt know if it was even possible. the other vet said he has never done one, its not common and he didnt think the risks made it worth it. just wondering if anyone has any experience with this problem by leave it alone are we doing the right thing? Edited March 28, 2012 by dandybrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 If you are in doubt you can see a orthopedic specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) i didnt know there was such a thing... i might look into it anyone know of any good ones in Brisbane area? Edited March 28, 2012 by dandybrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sorry I see a brilliant bunch here in Perth but no idea about Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 My girl had a tear in her ligament- not as bad as yours. It was strict rest for 6weeks. If it isn't repaired surgically look for a qualified canine physiotherapist who can go through a treatment plan with you. You might need some anti inflammatories, rest followed by some specific exercises to get the best result. Actually even if it is repaired surgically go and see a physio for the best results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) thanx to you idea mason i have organised to get a referral to the veterinary specialist services right near home. she is covered by her health insurance. i'll just have to find the money to pay the specialist as unfortunatly they dont let the insurance company pay them direct. they have an orthopedic specilist on staff im so happy im at least giving my girl the best shot. if they come back with no help more than what the other 2 vets said then at least i know i have tried everything for her :) after this jumabaar i might look into a physio for her thanx for the idea Edited March 28, 2012 by dandybrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Great! My ortho guys that i use are fantastic. My 8 month old has jpint issues and had surgery 2 weeks ago and they have been wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 it's quite common in greyhounds. One of mine sliced through a ligament when out for a walk. Never had anything done to it and it never impeded him in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 According to my vet (who is also a greyhound vet) its quite common in racing greyhounds and usually doesn't adversely affect them. He called it a sprung toe and there wasn't any treatment considered unless its an outside toe that continues to be damaged in which case they routinely amputate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) ok thanx rebanne and bedazzled. yes she is walking fine on it now. i was just worried that sticking out it might be more likely to get caught on things now. rebanne so your greyhound still used to hoon/run around as normal after healing from the cut ligament? well the appy is today i'll see what they say and let u know Edited March 28, 2012 by dandybrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Had one of those last year in one of the race dogs. He was bandaged and kept quiet for two weeks and then not allowed to run or jump for 6 weeks. He was fine and went back to racing. He was treated by massage ( the surrounding areas but not that toe ) and we used the laser. That was the advice of our Greyhound vet and our chiro/muscle man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 ok thanx rebanne and bedazzled. yes she is walking fine on it now. i was just worried that sticking out it might be more likely to get caught on things now. rebanne so your greyhound still used to hoon/run around as normal after healing from the cut ligament? well the appy is today i'll see what they say and let u know yes he did, he also dislocated a toe twice getting off the couch not the sprung toe but a different one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandybrush Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 so the ortho vet specialist thinks he can fix her toe. he said doing nothing will result in lameness as she is only 1 yr old i think its worth fighting for her toe im freaking out!!! thank you so much for the idea mason i never would have though to see a specialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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