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Originally Posted by TLC  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 now a 3rd surgery. |
I will not be seeing Hot Rod's surgeon at his 2 week checkup as he will be out of town. I will plan on asking the vet we see then about this. He/she may or may not know (in the charts) as why he did the groove method. When he called me after his surgery, I asked whether a pin was necessary and he said that it was not. I only have to say that I very much liked the surgeon, he is board certified and he was also my neighbors new foundlands surgeon, and he has a yorkie himself. I have to believe that his choice of course of action was and is the best choice for Hot Rod. I can only hope that this is case. I would not want to have to repeat this as you unfortunately have had to do 2x and now possibly a 3rd time. Only time will tell.