[gemy]

I just read your decision. I too would, like LadyJane have resourced the opinion of an orthopaedic specialist.

Having said that; if the problem is within the metatarsals of the foot; logically over time their dysfunction will translate up the leg to the knee and to the hip. And like a river flows up the spine.

Soooooo..... I would be more inclined to do the surgery, I have had a big dog on strict crate rest for 8wks/2months, and it is a pain; but the outcome is worth it in my view.

Not knowing the details here, sometimes depending upon the deformity, casting might be an option.