Especially using pins, I would go with the board certified surgeon. I personally will not use a general vet for orthopedic surgeries. Sadly, I have seen many botch jobs in my time spent at the specialists. I foster and am often there and meet a lot of people.
The surgeon I use does recommend repairs on pups as young as yours, but not for older ones. The reason for that is the wear and tear on the cruciate ligament...if you repair at a young age, the risk of tearing the ligament is greatly decreased. At an older age, the ligament is already worn and they can repair the LP and end up having to repair the ligament a few months later. He said that often happens and then the pup goes through a lot and it costs so much more to do.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. |