Guest guest Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I've been working with a 5yr old F IG that was dx'd with R CCLX last year, the owner elected non-surgical treatment, had taken the pet for some laser treatments, etc, was able to get the dog to the point of consistent TTWB (as described by owner), then owner was out of country in December and since then the dog is NWB. We started treating this patient in March, the dog has full flexion of the stifle, but very limited extension, measured at 110° today while under general anesthesia; 3 months ago measured the pt at 124° while awake. The patient is completely NWB, will only engage the RHL if the limb is in a crouched position or when swimming. Surgeon reports: On radiographs the left stifle had DJD and seems fixed in a caudal drawer placement. There is limited stifle extension either due to no quads and/or previously untreated stifle disease. The owner does not want to amputate the limb, I feel that rehab has not done a lot for this dog. I talked with the owner about just continuing with swimming sessions (vs full sessions of UWTM, manual, ther ex, U/S, etc) and put the money she saves into something else, ie accupuncture, Adequan, etc but I'm not sure either of those would even help! Just trying to get some other ideas of what this owner can do for her very nervous pup! Thank you, Shinas, LVT, CCRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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