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05-27-2010, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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| Patellar luxation Hello everyone, I am new to the site and I have a 3 year 6 month old female Yorkie named Kahia. About a week and half ago a five year old (who wouldn't listen when told not to) picked up my baby girl and hurt her leg as she was putting her down. She finally got into the vet today and it turns out that she suffers from patellar luxation. Grade 4. I couldn't believe it as I had researched it before going and when I was looking at leg problems in Yorkies. Grade 4? Yeppers, but she hasn't had noticeable leg problems before unless its been strained from a big jump or after fighting the groomer when getting her nails cut! Even now she doesn't seem to be in pain, but the vet says stage 4 because of the amount of movement in the joint when manipulated. Does this seem normal? What I've read says there should be pain...Regardless, surgery was brought up as a real potential for her if she doesn't seem to get better in the next month or so. I want to know about people's experiences with this problem AND how much the surgery costs would be for in Canada? (Im in Saskatchewan and was told it would probably have to be performed in Saskatoon at the University). I just wanted to see if I could get some feedback on this issue. PS I just had her in for surgery 2 weeks ago for an soft palate resection because she had an elongated soft palate that caused her breathing problems that had gotten worse over the last year. She's had a rough month and now she's restricted to the kennel with miniml movement to let her leg heal as best as possible |
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05-27-2010, 08:08 PM | #2 |
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| Grade 4 means that it cannot be put back into place. It stays out. I am a firm believer in second opinions. Here is a site with good information. Maybe it will help you. Welcome to YT. ACVS - Patellar Luxations
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05-27-2010, 08:33 PM | #3 |
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| my dee dee is grade 4 and she is fine. I do not recommend surgery unless in pain or lifting leg all the time. I would get a ortho opinion but if she is not crying out in pain i would not do it. They are susceptible to acl tears and ruptures so try to keep her from jumping and twisting and turning and sliding. For ex. my dd no longer plays frisbee on hard surfaces as she was sliding and twisting and turning so she had to retire her frisbee career. you can get stairs or ramps for couch and beds. This way you can try to minimize jumping up and down on and off things |
05-27-2010, 09:30 PM | #4 |
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| lp I had the same diagnoses it was a 3-4 and was told by the 1st vet Julie needed surgery. Got a second opnion she(vet) said it was a three. I then called the ortho specialist in the univeristy of pa they said no surgery. unless a lot of pain.She is not in any pain. Then I had a friend that her dog had a 3 and she was told he needed to have the surgery so she did, now she has had nothing but problems from the surgery. Was told by a ortho specialist he should of never had the surgery. I was also told most dogs that get the surgery end up with other problems like arthritis.Julie runs plays and i have not seen any pain at all . I hope I do not either. |
05-28-2010, 12:08 AM | #5 |
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| Took her to the vet and her enzymes were |
05-29-2010, 05:22 PM | #6 |
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| Both of mine have been diagnosed with Grade 4 Luxating Patela. They are not in pain, they run and play. I am careful about not letting them jump as much as possible. I have stairs so that they can get on the bed. My vet advised against the surgery unless the LP affected their quality of life.
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06-01-2010, 07:32 AM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mesa AZ USA
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| patellar luxation I am a new member and I thank you all for the input on this problem. My yorkie, Ginger, is 8 mos old. We first noticed the problem when she was 6 mos old and yelped when she jumped off a step while playing. She was all right a few second later but it has happened a few more over time in the course of playing and jumping. We try to restrict her in playing, but playing and jumping is her middle name. I have mixed feelings about surgery if that is what will be advised by vet. Thank you all again for letting me know there are options. haysie Last edited by haysie; 06-01-2010 at 07:34 AM. |
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