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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod  Hmm, this sounds like what we were dealing with. Hot Rod's leg is bowed and the surgeon told us that in time, it may correct although can't say that it will be 100%. I wonder if the condition of the cartilage and all of that stuff plays a part in the type of procedure done? |
To be honest, from what I have been told is that alot of General Vets just deepen the grove and tighten the ligaments, and I was told NOT to go that route, to seek a Board Cert Ortho Vet. And I did, I had 2 consults at two different places. I choose the one I liked and made the appt. During the consult of going over what surgery would be, the Dr. told me about the cut and pin procedure and that's what was going to happen with Roxy. It wasn't until the evening after surgery that the Dr. called to tell me what she wound up doing and why. Or course I was a little upset bc I had spent alot of time researching and finding the place I felt comfortable with. I spent $ on extra consults with specialist and even a few general Vets. Then I spent $4000 on her surgery with a B. Cert Ortho Vet thinking she would have the cut and pin, I did both legs at the same time to #1 Save Money and #2 so Roxy didn't have to go thru it 2x - And in the end, I had to pay more money, Roxy had to have a 2nd surgery and possibly a 3rd surgery.