Mason_Gibbs Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Ortho surgeons are fantastic, my now 11 month old pup had his ulna shortened due to elbow dyplasia, his coronoid process removed and the joint cleaned up. They didn't pin the ulna as it only bears 20% of the weight and they wanted that bone o find its own best fit. 3 months later my dog is limp free nd got the all clear to go off lead from Monday this week, he has made a remarkable recovery! Follow your surgeons instructions and I'm sure all will be good :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks everyone. She is home with us now, and is in her crate. She has to go back in a week, and she can then start physio and in 2wks she can start hydro with the underwater treadmill. She is to be confined for 4-6wks and re xray in 8 weeks. They said because she is young it will heal quicker. Luckilly I am a stay home mum, so I can at least be with her most of the time and try and keep her mind active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks everyone. She is home with us now, and is in her crate. She has to go back in a week, and she can then start physio and in 2wks she can start hydro with the underwater treadmill. She is to be confined for 4-6wks and re xray in 8 weeks. They said because she is young it will heal quicker. Luckilly I am a stay home mum, so I can at least be with her most of the time and try and keep her mind active. Yay for physio!! Clearly you have an awesome vet as its so often forgotten and makes such a big difference!!! Best of luck with her recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Sorry to hear about your poor pup : ( As soon as she is able, try to make sure you set up some little socialisation exercises- novel items and surfaces would be easy non strenuous ones for her- its a critical time for her and i have seen a number of adult dogs with issues that experienced some confinement prior to 6 months of age which i believe was a major contributing factor to their issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks Cosmolo, What sort of things would you mainly suggest for her. I am already looking at things to keep her mind active and she is getting lots of social interaction, exposed to different noises etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swizzlestick Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Sorry to butt in, but Isiss, is your inbox full? I'm having trouble pm'ing you, re. fresh dog meat. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 I will check now - sorry :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hows she doing Isiss? been thinking of you guys hope she is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) She is doing really well. She is weight bearing already. We have our 1wk post op appointment tomorrow morning, and our first physio session. She is a little down on her pastern on the good foot, but I am thinking that is because of the over compensating, but will talk to the physio girls tomorrow. Her wound is looking great, nice and dry. So all in all its going really well. The hardest part is keeping her confined and entertained, and dealing with a very sooky Billy dog because he isn't allowed to play with her. I will update again when we get back from South Paws tomorrow :) Edited June 19, 2012 by Isiss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Hay Isiss, iv been off line for a few day's how did she go on Wed? any pics of the pretty girl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hey there, She went really well. She had her stitches out yesterday too. She is winging a little (throwing her leg out to walk) which we are hoping will come good once she has recovered a little more. Got the ok to start the underwater treadmill too, and can have 5 mins walks on lead. She is so funny, I take her outside on lead to go to the toilet and she does her toileting and then tries to do the bolt. I think she is secretly hoping that one day that lead won't be attached. When she get to the end of the lead she throws a tantrum and plays dead and I have to go and pick her up. Funny girl. I have attached her post op xray, and am just trying to resize the other couple :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 The pic the vet sent me after her op Billy and Spirit, day before her op. Waiting to make sure she didn't have any neuro issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Too sweet. Do hope things are going well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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