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Old 06-14-2009, 08:36 AM   #3
dwerten
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i would only do if dog is in pain and lifting leg -- you are pretty close to me -- you could get a second opinion at vmsg from dr hollsworth Veterinary Medical And Surgical Group (VMSG) as this is an excellent facility. I would not do both and would only do one if in pain. It does not correct itself that i have read and it leaves them open for acl tear or rupture so you have to keep them from twisting and turning chasing ball for ex and jumping on and off furniture.

Is your dog lifting his leg?

whether they have surgery or not they will get arthritis is what an orthopedic told me

another excellent surgeon is dr scott anderson but he is in West Los angeles so may be a bit far for you

My girl has LP 4 but never lifts leg as permanently out but she hurt her leg and we think it is acl but is not lifting leg and walking on it and in 80% of small dogs the scar tissue will act as a tendon so no surgery needed

now if she were lifting her leg i would have surgery done
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