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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Donna,
It appears that some many Vets have jumped on the band wagon and using LP surgery as the surgery of the month. One should always get a 2nd opinion from an Orthepedic Surgeon and not jump into surgery immediately. Even with grade 3 or 4 it should be monitored and only obtained if the dog is in pain and they are having difficulty in movement. |
yep my dd is grade 4 as we had digital xray done when she hurt her acl and both back legs patella were out as you can see them on the xray - they were off to the side and could not be manipulated out at all it was like they were cemented out. She does great but it does leave them more susceptible to acl injuries but even with those 2 mos of rest and most create the scar tissue and do not need surgery. She only lifted her leg a couple times the first week but she was slow to get up at times when laying for a long time. They compensate with their other legs as well leaving them susceptible to injury but dd use to play 3 hrs of frisbee a night on tile and hardwood with no injury for years but now we stopped that sadly.
Her xrays were also sent to a radiologist for a second opinion which we paid $85 for that second opinion as well and she definitely is grade 4 but no way will i put her through surgery unless it was absolutely necessary as either way surgery or no surgery you will deal with issues as Donna has stated.
Just like when i need work done at my house i get 3 estimates prior. I do the same when it comes to my dogs or my health. I get more than one opinion before anything major would occur. So glad I waited on my DD as so many people kept telling me she needs to get surgery etc and I did my homework as I always do and why i pass this on alot when i see these injuries as i see way too many rush into it and it is not an easy surgery they move bones, etc and the recovery is tough on them too.