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Originally Posted by jaxson thanks for the feedback! Will they be able to put weight on the leg with no hip joint???? |
The surgery consists of shaving the top head femora (sp) bone. After a day or so of surgery your Yorkie should walk/romp as normal as to rebuild the muscle that surrounds the femora head/hip to strengthen.
Schatzie was up and around in no time (next day once anesthesia wore off) and would put her weight on it off and on. Looking and watching Schatzie now, you'd never know she had surgery. Only once in awhile do I see her running full speed outside while favoring it. I think she tends to get sore a tad bit over exersizing.
I rub her hips and back end everyday, she seems to love this. Maybe your J Crew would enjoy this type of massage also after surgery/healing.
Schatzie was appx. 7 months also when diagnosed. This is the age when LP begins to really show.
It truly is an easy surgery. I wish I had known this then when I found out she had it because I cried and cried and was so worried about her w/ having terrible thoughts. I do hope I can ease your mind somewhat.