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colliehauler
Apr 09, 2014Explorer III
I took Mikko to K-State because his leg was not any better. 
Avulsion fracture of the proximal epiphysis of the 5th metatarsal bone (right forelimb) Moderate to severe degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) of the right forelimb carpal joint.
We recommend that Mikko undergo surgery to fuse the bones of the carpel joint of the left forelimb (partial carpal arthrodesis). This is a salvage technique as plates will be used to fuse the bones of the carpal joint and permanently restrict movement. This would help repair the fracture and slow the progression of osteoarthritis in that joint.
The estimate for surgery would be $2200-2500. Please schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.
I will try and schedule as soon as I can.
Mikko is sleeping of the sedation out in the shed where it is cool and quite. away from the other Collies.
Avulsion fracture of the proximal epiphysis of the 5th metatarsal bone (right forelimb) Moderate to severe degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) of the right forelimb carpal joint.
We recommend that Mikko undergo surgery to fuse the bones of the carpel joint of the left forelimb (partial carpal arthrodesis). This is a salvage technique as plates will be used to fuse the bones of the carpal joint and permanently restrict movement. This would help repair the fracture and slow the progression of osteoarthritis in that joint.
The estimate for surgery would be $2200-2500. Please schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.
I will try and schedule as soon as I can.
Mikko is sleeping of the sedation out in the shed where it is cool and quite. away from the other Collies.
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