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09-30-2015, 03:31 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, Wa
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| Luxating Pattella surgery - both knees at the same time? I took my Lexi to see a specialist who did recommend surgery on her right knee. She's 14 months old, grade 3-4, and hikes her knee every few steps. Her other knee, showing no symptoms, is at grade 2-3. He left it up to me on whether both knees should be done. Her right knee got pretty bad fast, so I'm almost leaning to have both knees done. Two questions - Wondering what anyones experience was for doing both knees at the same time? Board Certified...more expensive by $2,000.00. Is this necessary with a common surgery? I found a surgeon, been in practice for 20+ years, NOT board certified but does these once - twice a week. Great reviews by former patients. Would you choose someone that isn't Board Certified. Thanks in advance. |
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10-02-2015, 01:37 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Jersey
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| I am facing the same issue but only one knee this year and the other next year. I dont know if I should go with a regular vet or a specialist either. |
10-03-2015, 08:19 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | We had Wylie's knees done a couple years ago now, and we did both knees at the same time - and that's how I'd do it again too. I'd rather only put him/us through it one time, get it over with. It wasn't that bad at all, really. The first few days aren't the best, but you figure it out together . My vet works at a 9-vet practice, 2 of whom mainly do all the surgeries there. I went with a very experienced surgeon at the practice who has done a ton of LP's - he was non-Board certified. Btw, welcome to YT !
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10-03-2015, 11:26 AM | #4 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| There are surgeons in this area who do ortho surgery who are not boarded; but, personally I prefer boarded. That, plus the one I use is just so utterly amazing that I would be crazy not to go to him. I don't know another surgeon boarded or non boarded who can top him. It's all what you are comfortable with. If it is a vet who is doing only surgery, he may be very good. I do think there is an advantage to using a 24 hour hospital which is what most boarded surgeons have ... then the pup can stay overnight...and if there are any complications they are right there to address it. I just had a pup's knees done not long ago..both knees and she did fantastic! I honestly think it was better because she didn't have one that she could use and lift the other. She was forced to use both.
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10-03-2015, 07:50 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Richmond VA
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| If both knees are going to have to be done at some point, our surgeon said that recovery would be better with both at one time. They can't "favor" the recovering leg. Our Gracie had the surgery over a year ago, and she has had no problems at all--well, she is still crazy, but that isn't a leg thing! Our surgeon was board certified, but I can offer no suggestions about whether or not that was strictly necessary. Best of luck!
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10-07-2015, 03:02 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Jersey
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| Sammy had his xray and a drawer test to verify if the crucial ligament was torn and it was not thank goodness but I feel like he is limping more today. He definitely has luxating patella and we are awaiting the recommendations from the orthopedist. I cant see why they wouldnt recommend surgery since he is not bearing all weight on leg. Everytime I take him to the vet I think they make him worse but I am super protective and paranoid. Right now he is on Rimadyl but I was wondering what other medicines the doggies are given in this situation, Also, were the dogs allowed to come home same day or sleep over hospital. What take home meds are they given and do they suffer Told u I am paranoid LOL |
10-07-2015, 04:40 AM | #7 | |
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They also use Metacam for this but since he is already on Rimadyl they won't switch right away. After the surgery they usually stay one night.
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02-09-2016, 04:31 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Jersey
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| I have an update..... Sammy recovered fully from his left luxating patella surgery and crucial ligament surgery. It has been 12 weeks. Unfortunately, his right crucial ligament tore and we are heading back for surgery tomorrow. Please give Sammy and me strength to go through this again . |
02-09-2016, 04:33 AM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Jersey
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| My vet didn't expect this to happen in the other leg since it was in good shape |
02-09-2016, 05:44 AM | #10 | |
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Best wishes to Sammy for a quick recovery.
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02-09-2016, 05:53 AM | #11 |
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| I have been told up to 50% by the surgeon I use. Dog ACL Injuries and the Slow Road to Recovery - Pets Adviser From above link: After all that, any dog who blows out one cruciate has a 30 to 40 percent chance of tearing the ACL in the other knee some time down the road.
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