ACL
Saturday we were sitting on our front porch with Lucky and Lucie enjoying the late afternoon. Lucie went down the steps as normal as always. When she got to the sidewalk she started crying and holdi...
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I am not a Vet. But I am a chiropractor. Which means I understand anatomy, And I know how to read research papers. That said, If and when to have ccl surgery is a choice only the owner can make. After im to Dr Doug, and doing my own research I decided against the procedure. My dog is a 10 year old lab. He had a full tear of the right ccl 8 months ago. He is back to about 70%. He used to be a 10 mile dog. Now he is a 3 mile dog. Perhaps he could go more but I am afraid to press it.
Some facts you may consider. Which will play in, as to surgery or not
1) full tear vs partial tear.
2) 50% of dogs, surgery or not will blow the other ccl in 1 year.
3) age of dog
4) weight of dog
5) size of dog
In my opinion 2 weeks is way to short of a time to make a decision. 2 to 4 months maybe a better time frame.
The primary care vet will often refer out pretty quickly as they don't want to mess with it.
When one reads the research on ccl surgery, it's pretty weak as opposed to gentle at home rehab.
Dr doug is much more up on this than I am. And I hope he posts.
But that is our story, And my thoughts and opinion from what I was able to find out. Seems to have worked so far, And I am pleased with my dogs progress.
I am not convinced surgery, would have done any better for him.
Good luck with it
Some facts you may consider. Which will play in, as to surgery or not
1) full tear vs partial tear.
2) 50% of dogs, surgery or not will blow the other ccl in 1 year.
3) age of dog
4) weight of dog
5) size of dog
In my opinion 2 weeks is way to short of a time to make a decision. 2 to 4 months maybe a better time frame.
The primary care vet will often refer out pretty quickly as they don't want to mess with it.
When one reads the research on ccl surgery, it's pretty weak as opposed to gentle at home rehab.
Dr doug is much more up on this than I am. And I hope he posts.
But that is our story, And my thoughts and opinion from what I was able to find out. Seems to have worked so far, And I am pleased with my dogs progress.
I am not convinced surgery, would have done any better for him.
Good luck with it
