Thread: Patella Injury
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Old 01-07-2013, 12:13 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by monee14 View Post
He didn't advise surgery right away. Said that it was something that has the tendency to heal on its own. He's got her on the meds for 2-6 weeks and if it is the same then we have to operate. He has an orthopedic surgeon that comes in to do the procedures. If she requires surgery I have no problem laying out the money, that isn't an issue. This is just the course he thinks we should take.
Did you read that link I posted? A torn CCL does not get better. What he is doing in terms of treatment is what is done if a pup has a problem with Luxating Patella....NOT a torn CCL.

I strongly suggest that you go to a board certified orthopedic surgeon for an opinion on this.
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