In my grandmother's dog's case, the surgery isn't a good option because of her age. I talked to two vets about it and both agreed that the surgery would most likely cause more arthritis which would be more pain for her than the LP. She has anti-inflammatory meds in case it becomes inflamed again and also joint supplements which won't cure the problem, but will make it act up less over time.
For younger dogs, the surgery is probably the best option (depending on the case), but I don't know whether or not it can come back. I'm sure someone else will be able to answer that for you. |