Femoral and Tibial Corrective Osteotomy- anybody? Anyone??

[Leslie du Mont]

Well, we're in for a rough ride. Having hip dysplasia in both hips is the least of my 13 month old GD's problems evidently. According to the leading ortho surgeon in the area, Atticus has to have Femoral/Tibial Corrective Osteotomy on both sides to fix his "all kinds of wrong" and "wonky" legs. (At least the veterinary surgeon's descriptions and visuals made us giggle later.)  Our poor boy is a mess. Atty's legs are kind of knock kneed and as he's grown his bones have contorted to try and correct his gait.  :-(  No wonder he's in pain.  We're trying to keep our chins up around here tonight.  I'll call the insurance company and the breeder tomorrow to let them know what is going on. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Leslie, I'm so sorry that you & Atticus have to go through this. I don't know much about the surgery, but apparently Atty has severe patellar luxation in addition to the HD? Poor guy. I'm glad you're trying to keep a positive attitude, that will help a lot. We're all here for you.

[Leslie du Mont]

Karen and Jack, I asked my hubby if he remembered our vet saying anything about patellar luxation and we don't think he did. Essentially he's got to make a break above his knee, straighten and screw it back together at a more optimal angle...then he has to see if breaking the tibia below the knee will straight him out even more after he does the top part. :-( Our poor boy! His poor leg bones are just not straight at all. He said he'll look at his hips again after the two surgeries are done and deemed successful bc that might change the way his hips are, too.

Thanks for the prayers and well-wishes, you guys. You all know how much we love our doodles on DK.com and I know from reading other's posts before how heartbreaking it is to read about another's troubles. It is just rotten luck all the way around, ya know?

[Kyoko]

Poor guy.....This must be really stressful for you... We will keep you and out prayer.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

This is heartbreaking news. I'm so sorry you all have to watch your dog in so much pain. It certainly sounds like you are doing the very best you can for him and you have a great doctor who wants to help. Keep us informed.

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Sending all of you positive thoughts and prayers that it Atticus has a swift recovery!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'm sorry to hear about Atticus. At least there is corrective surgery and I hope in the end all is well.

[ej]

Poor Atticus :( Sending our prayers, hugs and kisses your way.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Oh wow! I feel for all of you. My sister-in-law's last golden had this surgery. It is a tough long recovery for everyone, but then it is all worth it when you see Atty run straight and without pain. Just keep you eye on the horizon in the long days ahead. It will also develop a truly wonderful bond between you and Atty,

[Penny, Comiskey & Beemer]

Leslie and Atticus (and the rest of the family)....my heart goes out to you as you begin this journey. We chose the TPO surgery for both hips when Beemer was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia. No insurance and no jobs!...but on the bright side...today is the first full day Beemer has not had any pain meds since this all started and he even tried to engage me in a game of tug! Of course, we couldn't play that rough, but we did play a bit of retrieve....I tthrew the toy about 5 feet and he brings it back....he still gets very tired quickly but what joy. I know the surgery that you are looking at is quite different...and I do hope that all the problems will be corrected and Atticus does not have to have any additional surgerys. There have been incredible strides with regards to these surgerys. The day I see Beemer run again will make all of this worth while....every minute...every dime....every emotion....good luck to you and blessings to Addicus....

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

My heart goes out to you....I am so sorry about Atty! He will get better, I know it. Keep us posted on what you decide to do.

[Amanda and Quinn]

I am so sorry Leslie... we'll all be thinking of you. Our Quinn's legs front look very similar to Atty's and though it's not bothering him yet, I am fully prepared for this to eventually show up on his long list of health problems. Please do keep us posted.

[cheryl & oliver]

Leslie, so sorry to hear that Atticus is having such a rough time...But there will be brighter days ahead when this is all done and overwith...Hugs and prayers for s swift and great recovery for the guy, and for the strength for you to hang in there for the time it will take to make him all better. Olease let us know how he is doing...We are all here for you all the time...