Guest Goldsmom Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 (edited) And info for this would be wonderful: My Goldie who is almost 13 years young injured himself.....from x-ray nothing is broken. Doc is leaning to either a tendon/ligament either partial tear or complete seperation.......He is being such a trooper, we made him a splint from PVC pipe and it really helped his balance. Has anyone else had dealings with this type of injury? If so, what was the outcome? And can you give me a ball park figure as to the cost. I am asking because from what I am hearing, going to a Ortho Surg. office may run as high as $5,000.........if I take him to either OSU or possible U of Pa it may be less expensive.....I would rather it be me, not him..... Thanks for any and all help Goldie says "licks & love" to all his GT friends Edited June 26, 2008 by Goldsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Where is the tear? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goldsmom Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Where is the tear? right rear leg...I have forgotten the name of the tendon....it is the large one that flexes the lower leg... he has no support or flexability in the lower leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Did he blow his achilles? Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I bumped my post re ruptured cruciate ligament for you, goldsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 If you are willing I would take him to OSU for a second option and to get a price. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 If it's the ACL, I'd have the surgery done sooner rather than later. If it's a partial tear, recovery time is much less than if you wait for it to go completely. Four years ago, Lucky (my lab mix) had a complete tear and it cost $800 or $900 (I forget which), and took several months of leash walks only. Good luck Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goldsmom Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Did he blow his achilles? there was no mention of achilles tendon...... Thanks If you are willing I would take him to OSU for a second option and to get a price. I just got off the phone with the Vets office, they faxed info to Pittsburgh Vet. Hospital and I have to call tomorrow and see what they have to say.... Doc also recommended OSU or U of Pa....as other best options.... God! I feel like s_it think about money, but when they said maybe 3-$5,000.....you could have knocked me over....I was figuring $1,000-$1,500 Thanks for all your help If it's the ACL, I'd have the surgery done sooner rather than later. If it's a partial tear, recovery time is much less than if you wait for it to go completely. Four years ago, Lucky (my lab mix) had a complete tear and it cost $800 or $900 (I forget which), and took several months of leash walks only. Good luck I am not waiting, he has to have something done now!!! Thanks for the help, I appreciate it very much from everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The older surgery for an ACL is just as good or better than the new according to several vets I've talked with. It should be in the $1000 range (maybe more since you are up north). Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I can give you lots of information about Achilles Rupture, surgery and recuperation. My boy Rascal went thru all that on BOTH of his rear legs!! AT THE SAME TIME!!!! search for my posts if you want to read on that,, or PM me and i will let you know more! Good luck, it's always amazing to me what the surgeon can do! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Goldsmom Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thank you all for the information......I appreciate all the input. Will keep you posted as thing play out! Keep my fella in your prayers.. God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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