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01-28-2014, 12:13 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: staten island, NY
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| cruciate ligament Hi Everyone. The vet just called me after taking x rays of Jeter. I took him there thinking he needs surgery for his luxating petallar. The Vet said he has that but the reason he is limping is because he broke his cruciate ligament. He told me most of the time a few weeks cage rest will heal the problem and worst case scenario is surgery for both problems. Does anyone have experience with a cruciate ligament? He told me it's common in football players and they rest and it heals. |
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01-28-2014, 01:04 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Sorry to hear about Jeter. I had a yorkie years ago that tore his ACL. I did have surgery. I would rest him as much as possible and see how he does. Many times rest will prevent the need for surgery. If he would need surgery I would get an opinion from a board certified orthopedic and have them do it. Hopefully he will be fine in a couple of weeks.
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01-28-2014, 01:07 PM | #3 |
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| Your vet is totally incorrect on this...........It will not heal and if you don't get it repaired very soon, arthritis will begin to set it. He will have a very unstable knee and get very severe arthritis from this injury. My advice is to get him to a board certified orthopedic surgeon for an opinion on this. Here is an informative link: Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info
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01-28-2014, 01:24 PM | #4 |
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| Seems like mixed results. I am going to the vet tonight to pck up Jeter and will ask more questions |
01-28-2014, 01:59 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I would get the orthopedic surgeons advice on Jeter. I was only giving my experience and surgery was done on my Zorro. He had his knee repaired at the same time.
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01-28-2014, 02:08 PM | #6 |
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| From the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (and you can also search for one on this website) : https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/cr...gament-disease Quote from the site: Rupture of the CCL is one of the most common reasons for hind limb lameness, pain and subsequent arthritis. Since the development of this problem in dogs is much more complex than in humans, and dogs suffer from different degrees of rupture (partial or complete), the condition is referred to as ‘cranial cruciate ligament disease’ (or CCLD). While the degree of lameness with CCLD varies, it invariably causes arthritis in the long-term.
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01-28-2014, 05:34 PM | #7 |
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| My Gina had a severed cruciate. I visited three vets and decided on the orthopedic surgeon I felt was the best fit for us. The prices ranged from $1700.00 to $5000.00. The very experienced board certified surgeon (who also taught at Cornell) charged $2500.00. He and his nurse wife followed with her rehab for five mos. they also took her home for 5days to control her pain and see her progress. I really appreciated their dedication.
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01-29-2014, 06:39 AM | #8 |
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| Thanks everyone. They told me the ligamanet was probably torn by the luxtating petallar. They told me keep him caged for 2 weeks so he doesn't jump and it can heal a little. They said to give it two weeks but they do recommend the surgery. So I am going to try to keep him off of his leg and probably schedule a surgery. I am going to see if they can fix the ligament and the knee at the same time. Maybe it will save money and I wont have to put him through surgery twice. |
01-29-2014, 06:41 AM | #9 | |
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Good luck and keep us posted.
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01-29-2014, 06:43 AM | #10 |
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| Let me warn you.....a pup with a cruciate tear WILL walk on it after the initial injury. That does NOT mean it is better!!!! The sooner you do a consult with an orthopedic surgeon, the better.
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01-29-2014, 07:15 AM | #11 |
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| Thanks. I am at work now he's at home in the cage. I know it's sad to say but I do not get paid until tomorrow so that's a reason I am waiting. Plus I guess I had false hope from one of the doctors. |
01-29-2014, 07:22 AM | #12 | |
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Healthcare and Medical Financing for Consumers | CareCredit I am sorry a vet told you that. Thank goodness you thought to ask around and look into it!
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01-29-2014, 08:11 AM | #13 |
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| Thanks for the information. I think it was the x ray tech who told me that and becaue of NY traffic I didn't get to the vet until late last night. The doctors went home but when I spoke to the nurse she said the doctor recommends surgery but to keep him off his leg for two weeks. The vet is a rescue center and I never had any problems with them in the past. I trust them. I think I just worry to much. I will defintely call them and see about the surgery and how much. Only problem I have with this place is they don't do surgeries on weekends and I work monday- friday. |
01-29-2014, 08:14 AM | #14 |
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| I have NO idea why they are recommending two weeks rest...it will do nothing. The only thing it might do is allow him time to look better but it won't BE better. Again, a board certified surgeon is the only one who I would allow to do the surgery.
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01-29-2014, 08:24 AM | #15 |
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| They did surgery to my other dog. How do I find out of they are board certified? |
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