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Post by tapwatcher on May 1, 2012 1:08:48 GMT 10
i have a 17mth dog who was lame next day on his back right slightly weight baring, after 2 weeks he looks ok but there is a swelling on the inside of his back right poss his calf muscle tender if pressure is applied any ideas?
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Post by Joe on May 1, 2012 19:29:57 GMT 10
A cracked fibula would be a strong possibility....
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Post by tapwatcher on May 2, 2012 3:15:42 GMT 10
checked him again today, pressure on the inside below the height of his knee results in severe pain he had bruising on the inside around this area would this indicate further in what you are thinkinkJoe? whats the prognosis? if this is the case and can you give me the estimated time he needs off if its a good prognosis, thanks.
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Post by Tom Meulman on May 2, 2012 17:58:54 GMT 10
Hi tapwatcher,
As Joe has mentioned a fracture high in the fibula can cause a severe amount of pain in the area just below the knee.
However when you consider the amount of lameness the dog showed, and the fact that the actual calf muscle has bruising and is painful to palpitation, there is a real possibility that the dog has done considerable damage to the calf muscle and most likely to the top of the Achilles tendons.
Unfortunately if this has occurred the greyhound needs to be examined by a Vet with experience in regard to racing greyhounds to correctly diagnose the injury, and to provide advice on the best method of repairing the damage.
The area may require an anti-inflammatory injection to reduce scar tissue formation, followed by ultrasound therapy, and then treated with a muscle contractor to improve the function of the damaged muscle.
It is only by having this type of injury carefully examined by an experienced person that the full extent of the injury can be diagnosed.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by tapwatcher on May 2, 2012 21:52:00 GMT 10
appreciate the input will of course follow your advice.
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