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broken fibula
hello everyone
my 4 month old beagle today broke his fibula... it's a clean break but it's up slightly too high for a cast/splint but it's a possibility. the vet also mentioned that surgery is the best option but the costs involved are pretty high. we're talking in the thousands apparently. a splint/cast might work but if it fails, surgery is the only option. has anyone else had any experience with broken bones and such with their dogs? any advice or tips? thanks for reading, ed - edmonton, AB |
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thanks for replying,
did you end up going with a cast/splint? |
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thanks for the advice Flip, I will be sure to give them a call and see
what their opinion is |
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broken fibula
surgey is only required if there is evidence of a break that will not
heal. comfrey root powder will help the dog heal. it needs to be added to the food, so that the dog will not mind the taste. garlic and engevita yeast mixed with dulce powder also helps with nutrition and taste. |
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http://members.shaw.ca/edward.lee/tibia.jpg
here's the xray. to immobilize both joints above and below the break, a thomas shroeder cast is required and apparently they're very difficult to build and the cost savings as compared to surgery won't be "that" significant. i was quoted anywhere between 1200-2000 for the surgery to have a pin put in, no quote for the thomas shroeder cast. if there are any opinions out there after seeing the xray at the link above, please feel free to email or post. thanks so much for all your input. ed |
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