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Originally Posted by tmac48  Vet said Buddy has a Grade 2, Patellar Luxation. He is just over 3 years old. It is now affecting both of his legs. Said his breed it is common. Once it goes to Grade 3 or 4 then surgery is usually done. She doesn't do the surgery. Didn't require Xrays. Has seen many of these injuries. Did a double exam to be sure. Buddy is a very active, strong and loves to run and jump. He is going to be hard to slow down. He is limping and lame now. Walks a little and lightly. I don't feel good about surgery since all I have read hasn't been good or successful in small dogs. |
Surgery for LP and CCL is highly successful. I don't know what you have been reading; but, if it is grade 2 medial luxation, surgery is not indicated. However, I don't understand how he is lame from a grade 2 luxation. Occasional limping can happen, but inability to walk (ie lame)is not normal.
I have had more surgeries on yorkie legs than I can count over the years and not one failed. So don't believe that what you read somewhere is gospel IF he needs surgery later. Chances are he never will. I have had many pups in my care.....most have LP but not CCL. They can live long lives with LP.
Happy to hear Buddy is ok!