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. 

[Leslie and Halas]

I'm so sorry about Atticus' legs. I hope the surgery brings him some relief. It sounds like a long road to recovery, but at least surgery is an option, so he'll eventually be pain-free.

[Penny, Comiskey & Beemer]

So sorry to hear this diagnosis....just remember...the wonderful people here are always ready to give you encouragement and support...and no one knows that better than us...without them our road would have been a lot longer....I will put you in my prayers ....blessings....

[Laura & Chewie]

So sorry to hear your news. Like our human children, what hurts them, hurts us as well. Wishing you all a very successful surgery and the most uneventful and speedy recovery possible.