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Originally Posted by Deborah McGee  My little Morky Maddie has been hopping around on three legs now for about
three weeks or so. She doesn't do it all the time though. She'll be running, playing, etc. on all four when all of a sudden she lifts her back left leg like somethings hurting her. We carried her to the vet on Thursday and they said her knee cap is popping out of joint and she'll have to have surgery before arthritus sets in the joint. She's learned how to stretch her leg out and get it to pop back in. She doesn't act like she's in pain at all. Has anyone out there heard of this before and how bad is the surgery going to be and does anyone know about the cost of this surgery. |
I would strongly suggest that you go to a board certified orthopedic surgeon. You will not find one for less than around $1,500. Some vets do the surgery and charge less, but you run a risk of having to do a repeat and it will end up costing more. Best to go to the best from the start in my opinion.
If your vet does not know of a surgeon to refer you to, you can do a search on
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
The risk with not repairing a luxating patella is a torn cruciate ligament and then you are talking about more invasive surgery.
The following articles may be of interest to you:
Yorkie Haven Rescue - Patellar Luxation Info Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info ACVS - Health Conditions
Definitely start a new thread in Sick and Injured so
that we can follow you.