Iowa State University has announced some interesting recent developments in surgical treatments for canine elbow dysplasia. The website is: http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu/departments/vcs/orthopaedic/home%20page/total% 20elbow/totalelbow.htm
Nancy Melone Mars, PA -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 8:06 AM To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"; "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" Subject: Re: lameness Hi Angela-Just my experience...My Maddie needed a CT scan to ultimately diagnose her elbow dysplasia--nothing showed up on X-rays, which were read by both her regular vet and an outside radiology specialist. She started limping at only 4 months, was x-rayed then, and again at 6 months when she was spayed. Nothing. We consulted an orthopedist who did CT scans and said she had "diffuse dysplasia in both elbows." He said there was no corrective surgery for this growth incongruity and that she would develop arthritis within 6 to 12 months. Unfortunately, he was very accurate. At just 14 months she is often quite stiff, has a very awkward gait, has difficulty arising, etc. She gets Cosamin DS (glucosamine/chondroitin) and Ascriptin 2X a day. It's very sad having a young dog with such discomfort. I hope that your boy does well. He sounds very athletic! Perhaps an orthopedic specialist could help you either diagnose a dysplasia problem or rule it out. Good luck! Anne Cranford, NJ with Maddie and Titan (and the two feline friends)
