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Originally Posted by Chocaholic
Yes it is. Really appreciated!
Dr. Dogface. . .just curious how this would happen. Murphy is a mutt. We did a DNA test on him when he was a pup and it turned up roughly 70% Lab, 20% Boxer, 10% Chow. He's young, strong, muscular and active. I can't imagine this just happened out playing in the yard...and to both legs (perhaps too much rough-housing with our Mastiff pup?). Could it be congenital? Would the proper repair be permanent? Safe to assume he'll deal with arthritis, etc? He's a great pup and we saved him from the gas chamber once, so not giving up on him now. Interested in your thoughts.
Thanks to all for input.
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Choc.
Sorry for the late reply...just have not paid too much attention to the thread since a lot of other posts are right on. Having said that, I have been retired for ten years and, as you might guess, technology and techniques have progressed rapidly. I did do some ortho surgery in my younger days and did do some ACL repairs but using older methods obviously. There have been many techniques over the years. The older ones worked well most of the time. I think the TPLO is the new best repair, especially for a younger dog since it attempts to correct the anatomical faults that led up to the rupture.
Something like that needs to be done by a boarded surgeon or at least a vet that has done many.
Why did it happen? Likely lots of reasons. Too vigorous of play at a young age could be a major factor as could genetic weakness in the ligaments but that's doubtful in my mind. Dogs...esp ones that will be big and strong, may not develop the support structure as fast as the muscles leading to this. That's my best guess.