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Bella's broken leg bella, our 8 month old Yorkie jumped off the arm of the couch onto hardwood floors May 22. She's been in a cast ever since with weekly checks to the vet. last Friday, he said its not healing properly & has set her up to insert a plate in the morning. I was wondering what I should expect (the surgical center was not helpful at all on explaining what to expect except for the Cost($1,000). If anyone's had this done could you please explain what I should expect...I drop her off at 7am. Is it a same day procedure if things go smoothly? |
If this is a front leg, casts usually don't work. There is only a 5% chance they will work on that leg, especially if in the wrist area. As for the plate, that sounds way too cheap...is this a board certified surgeon who is doing this?? If not, I strongly suggest you find one for a second opinion. The problem that sometimes occurs with some vets doing cheap fixes is that they often don't do it correctly; and I have seen pups end up losing their legs. We have a foster who came to us after the owner had tried such things...the boarded surgeon we used tried bone grafts but they failed and the pup lost his leg. :( |
Praying for your baby. |
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Our regular vet referred us to him. Here is the info that I could find: Cary Ledbury, DVM graduated from The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. After working in a rural practice in Ripley, Tennessee for 2 years, he joined Hillcrest Animal Hospital. Dr. Ledbury and his wife, Gloria, purchased Hillcrest Animal Hospitalfrom Dr. Norm Griggs. Dr. Ledbury sees and treats a wide variety of small animals and has a special interest in orthopedic surgery and stem cell therapy. Gloria and Cary have three children and attend Bartlett Church of Christ. His hobbies include fishing and woodworking. The family has three dogs and one cat. Btw, it is her right leg. I will attach a pic. Also, after looking at my notes, it said the surg. will be approx be between $1,000 and $1200. Were near Memphis, so Im not sure if that is the usual & cust. charge or not. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated :) |
He is not board certified. That does not mean he is awful. Some general vets are very good with surgery. I just have a thing about only using board certified surgeons. I do think it is awful that they put a cast on that break. Two bones...just about impossible to set that. :( Hope that all goes well... will definitely pray for you and your Bella. :) |
Here is a link about fractures of the ulna and radius (the bones in the front leg) : http://www.michvet.com/Client%20Educ...ius%20ulna.pdf The recovery is much easier than with a splint, but it is still restrictive. She will probably need to be kept quiet for about 8 weeks. |
oh my that xray looks just like Jess and like yours at 11 months old jumped off the couch arm onto tile..(January) We did the stupid cast, which was a total mistake. It cost us time.. They wanted to amputate, I said no way and found a wonderful surgeon. He did bone grafts and plate for about 3400.00. (I also replaced my vet after, other vets were appalled they even tried a cast) She is totally healed, even the ulna, which the surgeon didn't even expect. Its a really long haul. She lived in a crate for 8 weeks, hardly moved. We sedated her when she was antsy, played mind games with her and basically floated her around the house. Then it was two months of slow building rehab. Please message me if you want details. The xray is totally the same........................... |
I was also told that taking bone grafts from the hip is essential as we waited 5 weeks after casting to do the surgery and the bone starts to calcify and has less chance for healing. I had her stay at the vet for two days after surgery (they are 24 hour) |
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Yes he was and he was amazing! If i listened to my old vet She would have three legs. Now she runs lime the wind. Not that she cant on three legs but it wasnt necessary. |
Just picked her up after having the surg yesterday. They inserted a plate with 4 screws. Will post pics shortly. Seems to be in good spirits in spite of everything. No jumping or running for 6 to 8 weeks..... How in the world can we pull that off? Suggestions please :) |
1 Attachment(s) We just got home and got settled in. She was sent home with an antibiotic and Torbugesic for pain. No running or jumping for 5 to 6 weeks. Return for recheck and remove stitches in 2 weeks. |
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I honestly didnt let jessie even really walk For the first six weeks. Thats why she healed so well. I kept her in a crate or on our laps. I had meds to sedate her When she got stir crazy. Ill admit it is very hard but It passes faster than you think. They get used to it. Its Harder on you than them. |
Hugs! Prayers for a quick recovery. |
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