My leg hurts!
Are you guys facing this problem? Many of you have sent me an inbox message asking, "My dog suddenly started walking and cries when I hold it. I don't know what's causing it. Sometimes it's like this, sometimes it's not." Today, the admin would like to share a sample case for you to read. It's a bit long, but very interesting.
Calvin, a handsome Chihuahua, 2 years and 11 months old, came in with symptoms # leg pain He was unable to put full weight on his legs, so the owner brought Calvin to see Dr. Buraphong Suthirat for a checkup. # Orthopedic Surgery Department When the doctor diagnosed Calvin, he found that # patella dislocation And the left hip is dislocated, causing leg pain, resulting in not being able to put full weight on the left leg.
The doctor explained two treatment options for the dislocated left hip, as this problem was causing more pain than the dislocated patella.
- Surgery# bone head cuttingIt is a procedure to cut the bone head to reduce the pain of the bone that has been dislodged and rubbed against each other. However, the problem that may occur is that weight cannot be put on it as well as it should.
- # Hip replacement surgeryIt is a hip replacement surgery that replaces the original hip joint, which allows the patient to walk normally and bear weight well. However, the disadvantage is that it requires close monitoring for 1-2 months and the cost is high. It may also have more complications than hip head surgery.
Since treatment options have both advantages and disadvantages, Calvin's owner must consider the best option for Calvin. This decision requires time.
Shortly after returning home, the owner noticed that while walking Calvin, his right leg was hurting and he was constantly lifting it. He decided to consult the doctor again. The diagnosis revealed that the cause of the pain in the other leg was a dislocated right hip. However, during the examination, it was found that he was able to put more weight on his right leg than at home. However, the owner decided to opt for hip replacement surgery because he didn't want the pain to come back. After the surgery, Calvin's condition continued to improve, so the doctor allowed him to go home to recuperate.
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