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Toby'sMama · 12-09-2012, 12:04 PM

I agree with the above posts. I just had my 11 year old in for his second ACL surgery in September. The first one was 4 years ago, when he also had both patellas fixed. The first thing my orthopedic surgeon said when he saw him hopping on 3 legs was "he's in pain". Never once did he cry. So, when he started hopping this last time, I bypassed my vet, and went directly to the OS. I even told them he had torn his other ACL before they examined him. Sure enough, when they got in there, he had a complete tear of the ACL, and a small tear of the medial Miniscus. Although I've spent a lot of money on my "old" dog, I'd do it again and again. That's what I signed up for when I brought him home 11 years ago! He's my baby with bionic knees.

Definitely recommend going with the Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Good luck, and keep us updated.

12-09-2012, 12:04 PM	#10
Toby'sMama Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 329	I agree with the above posts. I just had my 11 year old in for his second ACL surgery in September. The first one was 4 years ago, when he also had both patellas fixed. The first thing my orthopedic surgeon said when he saw him hopping on 3 legs was "he's in pain". Never once did he cry. So, when he started hopping this last time, I bypassed my vet, and went directly to the OS. I even told them he had torn his other ACL before they examined him. Sure enough, when they got in there, he had a complete tear of the ACL, and a small tear of the medial Miniscus. Although I've spent a lot of money on my "old" dog, I'd do it again and again. That's what I signed up for when I brought him home 11 years ago! He's my baby with bionic knees. Definitely recommend going with the Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. Good luck, and keep us updated. Last edited by Toby'sMama; 12-09-2012 at 12:05 PM.