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Old 10-31-2009, 06:21 AM   #1
LBH
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Omg Worried..What Would it Look Like if Luxating Patella Pins Have Moved?!

Hi guys,

So I am a little worried this morning. I woke up and noticed some redness (almost like a scratch) on Moose's right leg where his incision site is. There is also a small bump and for the life of me I can't remember if it is new or old. The incision sites looked great until I saw his right leg this morning.

Is this what it would look like if the pin from his LP surgery had moved?! I'm sick to stomach just thinking about this. Or could it be infection? His normal vet is closed for the holiday and his surgeon, Dr. Erne, isn't at the hospital on Saturdays. Wondering if I should take him to an ER?

I've noticed over the past couple of days that when Moose is walking, he is still "scooting" his right leg across the floor- just like he used to before LP surgery. Not sure if this is habit or if the pin has moved. I'm so worried!

I am going to try and take a picture of it and post it here if I can get him to be still...anyone ever had pins that have moved?
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