Ginger had surgery for Luxating Patella Grade 3 on both knees last July 31. Before I decided to proceed with the surgery, she has been monitored by an Ortho specialist for a year. Although she had only limped once and she never appear to be in pain. Both her vet and the ortho recommend surgery because of the possibility of early occurence of Arthritis and the last time she was checked by the ortho, her knees got a little worse although she still did not manifest any symtoms. Anyways, my total vet fee was $3250.24 excluding the follow-up Xrays and the 8 series of Adequan injection. 12 days post-op, she is able to get around just fine although i still confined her to a small room.
Goodluck on your baby! |