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11-13-2005, 09:11 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 9
| Legg Perthes (again) Looks like Bucky has LP. We are talking to our regular vet tomorrow about options, but the xray from the weekend vet doesn't look good. We have read some of the other posts on LP but would like to know what recovery sawq |
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11-13-2005, 09:20 AM | #2 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin
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| dog stepped on keyboard (lol)... here's the full post Hi Yorkie-Talkers! First, I want to thank everyone for their advice after my Bucky got his cast off. I really appreciated your knowledge and advice. I'm afraid that we have bad news again; looks like Bucky has LP. We are talking to our regular vet tomorrow about options, but the xray from the weekend vet doesn't look good. We have read some of the other posts on LP, but we are pretty shaken up and curious about the process. Does anyone have any opinions on the total hip replacement versus the shaving of the ball part of the hip? Sounds like the shaving thing is the most appropriate, but I'm not sure. Also, does anyone know what the pup will look like day of the surgery? Bandage? Lots of pain? Mobility problems? We are trying to figure out when do to it, and I'm wondering if I should be at home for a bit after he gets it done. Finally, does anyone know how long (and what it looks like) throughout the healing process? Thanks so much. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am for this site and your knowledge. |
11-14-2005, 04:17 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago
Posts: 61
| I'll try and answer your questions as best as I can. And please keep in mind that this was yorkie's personal experience - and it may not apply to your yorkie. My yorkie had surgery for leg-perthes when he was about 1 year old. All I know about the option between replacement of the hip and excission of the femoral head, is likely what you already know - that with little dogs, excission is probably a better option as they don't bear much weight on the joint, and it will heal very well. I can personally attest to the fact that my yorkie walks 100% normal, and it is almost undetectable that he had the surgery, unless he runs excessively, or jumps excessively. Oh, by the way, you say "shaving." My yorkie had to have the entire femoral head removed. Perhaps your yorkie does not have to have as much removed? My yorkie generally doesn't take well to anesthesia. As such, he looked terrible when he was out of surgery. I was extremely distraught. The doctor didn't do something properly, and had to put him under a second time and re-open the incision. When I saw him, his body temp was not stable, he was shivering, eyes completely glossed, tongue hanging out to the side, and he was clenching down on his tongue. It was one of the most difficult things I had ever seen in my life. After taking him home, he was drugged with a mophine patch to the point where he was just groggy and sleeping. Not much crying. I honestly can't remember if he had any bandages. It may have only been stitches. Not lots and lots of pain....but moderate. The painkillers really did their job. Occasionally he cried lightly - more like moaning. No question that I suggest you stay home with your yorkie after the operation. S/he will likely be disoriented just from the anesthesia - and especially from the pain killers. Throughout healing, the area is looks clean. It is shaved, with a 2.5 inch incision, with stitches. I believe I was applying ointment of some kind on the area. Also, later in the healing process, you will hvae to do a good deal of physical therapy. It will certainly pay off in the long run. I hope that helps. And remember, my yorkie had to go under twice and had the incision opened twice. He was also neutered during the procedure. I guess what I'm saying is that he went through more than the average yorkie does going under the same operation for Leg-Perthes. If you have any other questions, lemme know. I'll be glad to help. |
11-17-2005, 04:47 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 9
| Thanks Thanks for your experiences. He is going in tomorrow, so I hope it goes well. I appreciate your response! |
11-20-2005, 04:57 AM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: tampa,fl
Posts: 4
| Leggs perthe (again) One of my Yorkies had this surgery also.. The vet also removed the head..instead of shaving...He was out of it for 24 hours but after that he was fine..gave him pain meds.. after a week he was using the leg again.. its been 3 months and the only time you can tell is when he runs..and the hair has not fully grown to the long length of his other side..the research i did says the sucess rate is high.... |
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