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07-23-2022, 09:22 AM | #1 |
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| ACL injury Our Yorkie Hudson ( 11 pounds, 10 years old) was jumping around in the back yard Wednesday and then began limping. We took him to the vet yesterday and she diagnosed him with a possible torn ACL in his left rear knee. She recommended a surgeon for a consultation and X-rays. Our concern is what’s best for Hudson, surgery or physical therapy. Right now he’s on a painkiller ( Gabapentin ) and we try to keep him from moving around much. He’s such a trooper and never hints of pain. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Thank you. |
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07-24-2022, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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| We haven't but just wanted to say I hope it gets better for him!
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07-24-2022, 01:04 PM | #3 | |
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07-27-2022, 12:31 PM | #4 |
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| Unfortunately a torn CCL isn't going to show up on X-rays. I personally would consult with an orthopedic specialist and lean toward going with surgery if he is healthy and no big underlying issues. Callie had CCL surgery done at 10 I believe.
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08-03-2022, 11:55 AM | #5 |
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| I have been through this more times than I can count with my personal pups as well as foster pups. Yes, it is diagnosed on exam as Tayler said above but they will do an xray at the specialist to see how the knee is aligned for future surgery. When they fix the ligament, they align the knee to prevent this from happening again in that knee. You absolutely should take him to an orthopedic surgeon for an exam and, if surgery is needed, I highly recommend it because otherwise he will end up with horrible arthritis. If you don't do the surgery he will eventually walk on it but unlike people he will have ongoing problems. Physical therapy for torn CCL (ACL in humans) is ok for some humans but it is not for dogs. If you need help finding a surgeon I know one who has a clinic in Maryland if that would be doable. He is the best and has done my pups knees since 2006! Or, he might know someone close to you. This link is an article written by him. It is an old link and he no longer owns that hospital that is linked in it....but the info is valid.... Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info
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