Hip socket removal

[Rancho Belle]

Hi everyone,
Our 10 month old Belle was just diagnosed with having a deteriorating hip socket. Evidently she was born with it and it has our family bummed.

She gets around fine and doesn't wimper but carries her left leg the majority of the time.

My vet took a digital xray and it was plane as day that her hip on one side was perfectly round and the other almost looked like a gear it was chipped so bad!

He then sent the results to the head of some department at Columbia University and it's recommended to remove the top "ball" portion of the bad hip bone.
If she were a human they would do a hip replacement but it's not an option for Yorkies evidently? They simply remove it and suture it up as tightly as possible.
This is all done to remove the current and future pain only and she will always limp or carry her leg.

Obviously my question is has anyone been through this or heard of such a thing. I can't afford a huge vet bill and am wondering if there might be any medicine for hip joints that may help her get along without pain??

[Patti]

I am sorry to hear about your baby. Hopefully someone with experience in this will respond.

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by Rancho Belle

Hi everyone,
Our 10 month old Belle was just diagnosed with having a deteriorating hip socket. Evidently she was born with it and it has our family bummed.

She gets around fine and doesn't wimper but carries her left leg the majority of the time.

My vet took a digital xray and it was plane as day that her hip on one side was perfectly round and the other almost looked like a gear it was chipped so bad!

He then sent the results to the head of some department at Columbia University and it's recommended to remove the top "ball" portion of the bad hip bone.
If she were a human they would do a hip replacement but it's not an option for Yorkies evidently? They simply remove it and suture it up as tightly as possible.
This is all done to remove the current and future pain only and she will always limp or carry her leg.

Obviously my question is has anyone been through this or heard of such a thing. I can't afford a huge vet bill and am wondering if there might be any medicine for hip joints that may help her get along without pain??

This is called Legg-Perthes Disease. It is fairly common in yorkies and is unfortunately perpetuated by bad breeding practices, backyard breeders and puppy mills

You need to get your baby the surgery. This is not something that will get better or go away, eventually it will deteriorate to nothing- it is very, very painful.

Please look through the sticky at the top of this section for help on paying vet bills. You may be able to apply for Care Credit, get a loan from the bank, family, friends, etc., or take out a credit card. If you can't, please surrender your baby to a reputable yorkie rescue so she can get the surgery needed.

Also, do a search on here for Legg-Perthes, lots of kids have gone through this surgery and recovered very well. Good luck.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

I do not know anything about this, I just wanted to say how sorry I am that your little is going thru this. Hugs.

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by amandawash

This is called Legg-Perthes Disease. It is fairly common in yorkies and is unfortunately perpetuated by bad breeding practices, backyard breeders and puppy mills

You need to get your baby the surgery. This is not something that will get better or go away, eventually it will deteriorate to nothing- it is very, very painful.

Please look through the sticky at the top of this section for help on paying vet bills. You may be able to apply for Care Credit, get a loan from the bank, family, friends, etc., or take out a credit card. If you can't, please surrender your baby to a reputable yorkie rescue so she can get the surgery needed.

Also, do a search on here for Legg-Perthes, lots of kids have gone through this surgery and recovered very well. Good luck.

I read this post earlier, and didn't respond, because I really didn't know what to say...I am so sorry that this has happened to your baby, and I think this post, from amandawash, has about the best words of advice any mom could get w/this unfortunate situation...All the best to you and your baby, as you make decisions as to what is best for you, your baby and your family...

[Rancho Belle]

Originally Posted by amandawash

This is called Legg-Perthes Disease. It is fairly common in yorkies and is unfortunately perpetuated by bad breeding practices, backyard breeders and puppy mills

You need to get your baby the surgery. This is not something that will get better or go away, eventually it will deteriorate to nothing- it is very, very painful.

Please look through the sticky at the top of this section for help on paying vet bills. You may be able to apply for Care Credit, get a loan from the bank, family, friends, etc., or take out a credit card. If you can't, please surrender your baby to a reputable yorkie rescue so she can get the surgery needed.

Also, do a search on here for Legg-Perthes, lots of kids have gone through this surgery and recovered very well. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply! Rest assured, she'll get the surgery one way or the other! I just wanted to make sure there were no other alternatives and maybe save some money, but hey, she's family now and we'll take care of it.
I had heard that also about the breeding aspect of it and it really pisses me off. Here I thought we had done the right research before buying her by checking out different breeders and such and it ends up biting us anyways.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by Rancho Belle

Thanks for the reply! Rest assured, she'll get the surgery one way or the other! I just wanted to make sure there were no other alternatives and maybe save some money, but hey, she's family now and we'll take care of it.
I had heard that also about the breeding aspect of it and it really pisses me off. Here I thought we had done the right research before buying her by checking out different breeders and such and it ends up biting us anyways.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!

So relieved she's going to get the surgery. Two of my friends who don't get on here much anymore have had this procedure done. Both Tucker and Roxy get along fantastic now, a year after both their surgeries. In a way, this issue is a bit easier than luxating patella surgery because they are encouraged to move around for their recovery, which is opposite of the patella surgery!

Anyway, it most likely will not do any good but contact the breeder and tell them what's going on. They SHOULD NOT be breeding this pair, and even though it probably wont stop them, there is a slight chance it might. Make sure you go to an orthopedic surgeon, you don't want a regular vet in there hacking around on your tiny dog. Might be a bit more $ but worth it in the end.

Lastly, please keep us updated. YT is a great resource when dealing with a stressful situation such as this. WELCOME, by the way! xoxo

[cdawnfine]

Hi,

Milo had this done a little after his first birthday, I think it was harder on me then on him. He was the runt of his litter and was born with shallow hip sockets. The Vet told me he might need the other one done some day but so far he is now 4 and showing no signs of needing it done. Please feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns you might have I am more then willing to help you through this.

[Rancho Belle]

Originally Posted by amandawash

Lastly, please keep us updated. YT is a great resource when dealing with a stressful situation such as this. WELCOME, by the way! xoxo

Definitely will keep you updated! I did a search on it here though and nothing came up?? And it was an Ortho that diagnosed her and verified it through Columbia University Vet Center.

Originally Posted by cdawnfine

I think it was harder on me then on him. He was the runt of his litter and was born with shallow hip sockets

I hear ya! Doesn't seem to be affecting her mood at all! LOL
Belle also was the runt of the litter, but the cutest

[tjdmom]

Originally Posted by Rancho Belle

Thanks for the reply! Rest assured, she'll get the surgery one way or the other! I just wanted to make sure there were no other alternatives and maybe save some money, but hey, she's family now and we'll take care of it.
I had heard that also about the breeding aspect of it and it really pisses me off. Here I thought we had done the right research before buying her by checking out different breeders and such and it ends up biting us anyways.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!

Most reputable breeders will cover this in their contract. Did you check your contract to see if it is covered?

[amandawash]

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sea...archid=4193296

See if that works

[PiePiper]

Piper had this surgery done last December when she was 8 months old. By mid March she was back 100%. Piper and I take daily 3 mile walks and I know she wishes I would take up jogging so she could run the whole way. To see her now you would never believe that a year ago she was carrying her back leg and in pain.

[Rancho Belle]

Originally Posted by amandawash

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sea...archid=4193296

See if that works

LOL, nope, nothing.
I received the procedure estimate in the mail today.
The exact term of the procedure is Femoral Head & Neck Ostectomy K9
Total cost is $912.03, not too bad, I can handle that.

Not sure if this is the same deal you guys are speaking of though??

Here's a pic of our little girl.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/DSC04245.jpg



Surgical Options for Canine Hip Dysplasia: Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy

Femoral head and neck ostectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries for canine hip dysplasia. Femoral head and neck ostectomy involves surgically removing the head and neck of the femur, effectively removing the ball portion of the ball-and-socket joint which makes up the normal hip joint.
Following removal of the head and neck of the femur, a false joint forms and eventually becomes less painful for the dog than the deformed hip joint in its original state.

[ladyjane]

First of all, they actually do hip replacements for dogs. I am only telling you that since you did ask about it.

However, the FHO surgery works out very well. Matter of fact, I have a foster who had bilateral FHOs done this past year! Poor baby had been in pain all of his life because they did not opt to help him as a puppy. He walks just fine now!

[PiePiper]

Originally Posted by Rancho Belle

LOL, nope, nothing.
I received the procedure estimate in the mail today.
The exact term of the procedure is Femoral Head & Neck Ostectomy K9
Total cost is $912.03, not too bad, I can handle that.

Not sure if this is the same deal you guys are speaking of though??

Here's a pic of our little girl.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/DSC04245.jpg



Surgical Options for Canine Hip Dysplasia: Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy

Femoral head and neck ostectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries for canine hip dysplasia. Femoral head and neck ostectomy involves surgically removing the head and neck of the femur, effectively removing the ball portion of the ball-and-socket joint which makes up the normal hip joint.
Following removal of the head and neck of the femur, a false joint forms and eventually becomes less painful for the dog than the deformed hip joint in its original state.

That is the exact same surgery Piper had and I also paid around $900. You'll be amazed how quickly your baby will recover. Before you know it she'll be 100% again. Good Luck and if you have any questions PM me.