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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1  I would be getting a second opinion FROM A SPECIALIST. It makes me real nervous when a vet tells me a leg is broken and is bad enough to require an open reduction (surgery)....the the leg turns around and starts healing and , "well....maybe surgery is not necessary....just yet...lets wait and see...". I would be questioning his initial diagnosis, then I would be questioning his second diagnosis/opinion, especially knowing that to "wait for a month and see how the leg is"....WHAT are you waiting for????? For the leg to heal crooked and then REQUIRE RE-FRACTURE so it can be set properly???? PLRASE!!!!
I would want a second opinion from someone who specializes in broken bones, an orethopedic specialist. |
I agree. Seems to me that if the leg is broken, then it is broken. It might not need surgery but it might heal crooked without some sort of treatment (even if that is bed rest or whatever). Is there a specialist in your area for broken bones in animals? If so, I'd just check with them to see what they say.