Comments on: Does CCL Repair Surgery Lessen Arthritis Risk? http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/ Canine Cruciate Liagment - CCL Knee Injuries in Dogs Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:57:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Sheila Glass http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-6878 Sheila Glass Fri, 16 Apr 2010 01:00:15 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-6878 My dog, Gracie, 2 year old lab, had a complete CCL tear and had the TPLO surgery 15 weeks ago, started limping on her other leg at about 13 weeks but had to wait for appointment. While the surgical leg is fully healed the other leg now has a slight tear and will likely require surgery. Just FYI, the first surgery was about 4k and therapy + xrays was another $2500. We tried anti-inflammatorys plus rest for the first tear, a good couple months, seemed to be no problem until she returned to full activity (10 pounds heavier) and the full tear happened immediately. Wish my experience was better but not confident at all that the tear will heal in any situation, surgery seems to be the only option. My dog, Gracie, 2 year old lab, had a complete CCL tear and had the TPLO surgery 15 weeks ago, started limping on her other leg at about 13 weeks but had to wait for appointment. While the surgical leg is fully healed the other leg now has a slight tear and will likely require surgery. Just FYI, the first surgery was about 4k and therapy + xrays was another $2500. We tried anti-inflammatorys plus rest for the first tear, a good couple months, seemed to be no problem until she returned to full activity (10 pounds heavier) and the full tear happened immediately. Wish my experience was better but not confident at all that the tear will heal in any situation, surgery seems to be the only option.

]]> By: Felice Congrove http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-6052 Felice Congrove Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:38:26 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-6052 Sounds like RA. You should see a rheumatologist. You may need an anti-inflammatory to help with the inflimmation. Once you see a doctor….a good one, he can put you on a series of medication to help. however, you may need a cortisone shot. but ask your doctor Sounds like RA. You should see a rheumatologist. You may need an anti-inflammatory to help with the inflimmation. Once you see a doctor….a good one, he can put you on a series of medication to help. however, you may need a cortisone shot. but ask your doctor

]]> By: Loretta http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-4524 Loretta Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:05 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-4524 Need help, Was just told my 7 year old German Shepard mix needs TPLO surgery. We have been restricting her for the past couple weeks but she is still holding/favoring her left hind leg. We have a appointment for surgery consultant Monday. I want the best for her but the surgery cost is estimated at 2,800.00. I have been researching and find that there is a high probability within a year she will need the other leg done. I have been crying and losing sleep over the right choice..she has been a great companion but what is the best for her and us. I am open to any suggestion. Need help,
Was just told my 7 year old German Shepard mix needs TPLO surgery. We have been restricting her for the past couple weeks but she is still holding/favoring her left hind leg. We have a appointment for surgery consultant Monday. I want the best for her but the surgery cost is estimated at 2,800.00. I have been researching and find that there is a high probability within a year she will need the other leg done. I have been crying and losing sleep over the right choice..she has been a great companion but what is the best for her and us. I am open to any suggestion.

]]> By: Brute http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-4514 Brute Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:06:38 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-4514 Hi Peter, we have a yorkie who also had the cruciate rupture in July 2009 and we decided to go with conservative management. We took him to the vet initially and he recommended surgery. The vet mentioned exactly the same thing that our dog may get arthritis in the future. I did a lot of research in the internet and some sites mentioned that conservative management (no surgery) tend to work best for small dogs. We just couldn't bear to see him go through his third surgery as he had some bladder stones surgically removed for 2 times. Anyhow, it is now 4 months since his injury and he's doing great eventhough we still have to restrict him from too much exercise (short walks), jumping, running and going up/down stairs. He has been using his injured leg more but I can see that he's still putting more weight on his good hind leg. What I can suggest is wait about 2 months to see if your dog is improving. Don't forget to give him joint supplement (glucosamine) and some anti inflammatory medicine if he is in pain. It's extremely important to restrict him from too much activities as he may injure his other leg. I hope this helps. Hi Peter, we have a yorkie who also had the cruciate rupture in July 2009 and we decided to go with conservative management. We took him to the vet initially and he recommended surgery. The vet mentioned exactly the same thing that our dog may get arthritis in the future. I did a lot of research in the internet and some sites mentioned that conservative management (no surgery) tend to work best for small dogs. We just couldn’t bear to see him go through his third surgery as he had some bladder stones surgically removed for 2 times. Anyhow, it is now 4 months since his injury and he’s doing great eventhough we still have to restrict him from too much exercise (short walks), jumping, running and going up/down stairs. He has been using his injured leg more but I can see that he’s still putting more weight on his good hind leg. What I can suggest is wait about 2 months to see if your dog is improving. Don’t forget to give him joint supplement (glucosamine) and some anti inflammatory medicine if he is in pain. It’s extremely important to restrict him from too much activities as he may injure his other leg. I hope this helps.

]]> By: peter kha http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-4252 peter kha Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:35:52 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-4252 Hi All, NOt sure if this is the right place...but asking for second opinion. My Son's dog "Sparky" is only 2yrs old...a mix chihuahua and lab. He is getting the CCL problem in which the vet says needs surgery...otherwise becomes an arthritis problem in future...it's $1650 for the surgery...does that sound outragoues...? My wife wants to go with it...but I wanted her to wait and get a couple more quotes..just wanted to know if it's a good idea or any help if possible. thank you peter! Hi All,

NOt sure if this is the right place…but asking for second opinion.
My Son’s dog “Sparky” is only 2yrs old…a mix chihuahua and lab. He is getting the CCL problem in which the vet says needs surgery…otherwise becomes an arthritis problem in future…it’s $1650 for the surgery…does that sound outragoues…? My wife wants to go with it…but I wanted her to wait and get a couple more quotes..just wanted to know if it’s a good idea or any help if possible.

thank you
peter!

]]> By: melatonineffects http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-3628 melatonineffects Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:02:13 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-3628 food supplementation with glucosamine and chondroitin helps me a lot in managing arthritis. dont forget to have regular exercise too. food supplementation with glucosamine and chondroitin helps me a lot in managing arthritis. dont forget to have regular exercise too.

]]> By: Ben http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-3524 Ben Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:40:17 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-3524 Jennifer, Where do you take your dog? Jennifer, Where do you take your dog?

]]> By: Jennifer http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-3203 Jennifer Fri, 15 May 2009 01:12:48 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-3203 Okay...good news. Marvin just went in for a four week check up and his knee has totally healed. No swelling or pain. We kept him tied to the coffee table for six weeks and put him on a diet. He has lost four pounds in four weeks. He took anti-inflammatories and he is really, really good. I told my doc about how I read that surgery is almost always required and she said the big variable is the owner. That almost 99% of owners will not tie up their dog the way I did for such a long time. I really did not let him go off leash at all. It was just go to the bathroom and them sit by the coffee table for six weeks. I know it sounds severe, but the evidence doesn't really lie. Coming back from one cruciate injury is amazing. The second time? Wow. Marvin is severely overweight for his frame. He does fall into the big dog category at 64 lbs. (was 67), so just know that dogs can come back from these injuries, but you as the owner must make the commitment. I would say at least six weeks of complete rest to cure a hurt knee. Good luck everyone and thanks to the site creators for bringing us a venue where we can discuss a common, expensive, and sometimes heartbreaking issue. Okay…good news. Marvin just went in for a four week check up and his knee has totally healed. No swelling or pain. We kept him tied to the coffee table for six weeks and put him on a diet. He has lost four pounds in four weeks. He took anti-inflammatories and he is really, really good. I told my doc about how I read that surgery is almost always required and she said the big variable is the owner. That almost 99% of owners will not tie up their dog the way I did for such a long time. I really did not let him go off leash at all. It was just go to the bathroom and them sit by the coffee table for six weeks. I know it sounds severe, but the evidence doesn’t really lie. Coming back from one cruciate injury is amazing. The second time? Wow. Marvin is severely overweight for his frame. He does fall into the big dog category at 64 lbs. (was 67), so just know that dogs can come back from these injuries, but you as the owner must make the commitment. I would say at least six weeks of complete rest to cure a hurt knee. Good luck everyone and thanks to the site creators for bringing us a venue where we can discuss a common, expensive, and sometimes heartbreaking issue.

]]> By: Jennifer http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-2015 Jennifer Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:17:57 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-2015 I am really lucky. Two years ago, my Marvin's(he's 67 lbs) left CCL ruptured and the doctor took and wait and see approach. Marvin goes to one of the best clinics in Dallas. They are extremely progressive. Marvin's leg healed great. It was not a complete tear, but a very large one. Now, his right CCL has torn and we are going to restrict his movement, give him anti-inflammatories and supplements, and put him on a diet. He doesn't have arthritis in his left leg, so the wait and see approach did work for us. I am really lucky. Two years ago, my Marvin’s(he’s 67 lbs) left CCL ruptured and the doctor took and wait and see approach. Marvin goes to one of the best clinics in Dallas. They are extremely progressive. Marvin’s leg healed great. It was not a complete tear, but a very large one. Now, his right CCL has torn and we are going to restrict his movement, give him anti-inflammatories and supplements, and put him on a diet. He doesn’t have arthritis in his left leg, so the wait and see approach did work for us.

]]> By: Sherri http://dogkneeinjury.com/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-1160 Sherri Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:01:15 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/does-ccl-repair-surgery-lessen-arthritis-risk/#comment-1160 My dog, 107lbs 4 year old Lab, bitbull mix bread was very recently kicked by a cow. After bring him to a vet. asap, being on antibiotics and painkillers for a week, the all the swelling went away and he doesn't seem to be in pain but he isn't putting all is weight on the leg. We went back after one week for exrays and were told he has CCL. They stress the need to for surgery. Are there any other options, should I wait to see if he gets better on his own after bed rest for another week or so? Will it get worse if I wait? Thank you very much for your help. Sherri My dog, 107lbs 4 year old Lab, bitbull mix bread was very recently kicked by a cow. After bring him to a vet. asap, being on antibiotics and painkillers for a week, the all the swelling went away and he doesn’t seem to be in pain but he isn’t putting all is weight on the leg. We went back after one week for exrays and were told he has CCL. They stress the need to for surgery. Are there any other options, should I wait to see if he gets better on his own after bed rest for another week or so? Will it get worse if I wait?
Thank you very much for your help.
Sherri

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