I have had a couple of fosters that had FHOs done and they recovered nicely. The alternative is a hip replacement and that is extremely costly. One thing I suggest is that you only have a board certified surgeon do the surgery. I was at the specialist a few months back and met a lady who let a general vet do her dog's FHO and they cut the sciatic nerve. She was there to see the specialist...I have often thought of them and wondered how things worked out. Not much can be done in a case like that...my guess is it was not pleasant....perhaps an amputation. I don't know. Something needs to be done because Legg-Perthes is very painful!
Good luck in your decision. |