Yorkie with Broken Leg Hi, this is my first post, I have a Yorkie that broke her leg Monday, she broke the top bone on the left front leg in half at a 45 degree angle. she had surgery Tuesday, there are no bandages or cast on her just the staples. Keeping her resting but when she goes to move that leg it's almost like she doesn't have much control over it, it turns out at the elbow when she puts it down. She can hold it up bent so it doesn't touch the ground but other then that it's like it flops around. The Vet re-xrayed her and said the pin and wires look fine and nothing wrong with the joint. I'm very concerned, doesn't look normal. Does anyone have experience or know anything about this type of injury? Thanks.:confused: |
Is the Vet. an orthopedic surgeon? If not, maybe a visit to one is in order if you think there is a problem with her leg, especially before it's completely healed. Also welcome to YT. :D What's your baby's name? |
Oh dear I am so sorry to read your post. Please get your baby to an orthopaedic vet soon. Praying for her to make a quick recovery and get back to her normal self. P.S. My Romeo had a hairline fracture on his right back leg (small toe) and he was in a splint/cast for two weeks. When that was over it took about another six weeks before he was able to feel comfortable again on that paw. |
Dear Yorkiedaze, Your Babies are precious!! Yes the Vet is an Orthopedic Surgeon, I'm just concerned with the way the leg turns out. We will probably take her back again just to make sure. Her name is Zsa Zsa Chanel, will post pic soon. This site looks complicated this is my first one, looks like I have a lot to get familiar with. |
Sorry to hear that, as I am now an expert with broken front legs. My guy Basil broke each front leg, between the wrist and elbow. He needed a Plate and screws, and was in a splint for 6 weeks, and then no running or jumping for another 6 weeks. The one he broke back in March healed perfectly, and the one he broke in Sept is now out of the splint, and healing great. No limping, no pain. I guess the bone your dog broke is thicker, but still surprised no splint or cast. As far as the turning, I have no ida, but wish you guys the best. |
Check with Steve user name shodanusmc his Yorkies had broken legs.He will be wonderful for info. |
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For the OP, the best Surgeon in the Chicago area for small dog breaks is Dr. Averill at Bluepearl in Northbrook, Il. |
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The hardest part of a leg break is the recovery time. It is almost impossible to keep the quiet, not jumping, and trying to run. No doubt your pup will be 100% in now time at all! |
I have never heard of wire wrapped around a fracture, but if this is an orthopedic surgeon, I am sure it is ok. As for wraps and splints...I have honestly never had any of my pups wrapped or splinted after ortho surgery where plates and screws are put it....but they were all hind legs. One of our other foster homes had a front leg in a wrap for a couple of weeks after surgery....that was on the lower part of the leg. Maybe that is the difference. I would definitely go back to the vet if you have any questions. Good luck with her recovery...please continue to update us! |
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My Tibbs too broke his leg and it sucked ...He did act wired with his leg to. The first few weeks his leg would quiver and shake and go crazy .... but after he got use to it he stopped. Until after he got the splint off lol then crazy again for 2 weeks....its all about getting use to it he is fine now . We spent 6 weeks in a splint and crate :( Its harder on you than in is on them lots of loves and holding but don\'t let you little love guilt you into letting them run wild it will cost you lots more money and time. Good luck! |
So sorry hope your little one gets well soon |
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